Nevada County, Arkansas

county in Arkansas, United States

Nevada County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,310.[1] The county seat is Prescott.[2] It was founded on March 20, 1871.

Nevada County
Nevada County Courthouse in Prescott
Nevada County Courthouse in Prescott
Map of Arkansas highlighting Nevada County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°39′40″N 93°18′03″W / 33.661111111111°N 93.300833333333°W / 33.661111111111; -93.300833333333
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedMarch 20, 1871
Named forstate of Nevada
SeatPrescott
Largest cityPrescott
Area
 • Total621 sq mi (1,610 km2)
 • Land618 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.5%
Population
 • Total8,310
 • Density13/sq mi (5.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitenevadacounty.arkansas.gov

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Nevada County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.