Mississippi County, Arkansas
county in Arkansas, United States
Mississippi County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,685.[1] There are two county seats, Blytheville and Osceola.[2] The county was founded on November 1, 1833, and named for the Mississippi River which borders the county to the east.
Mississippi County | |
|---|---|
 Mississippi County Courthouse, Osceola | |
 Flag | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 90°03′16″W / 35.776666666667°N 90.054444444444°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | November 1, 1833 |
| Named for | Mississippi River |
| Seat | Blytheville and Osceola |
| Largest city | Blytheville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 920 sq mi (2,400 km2) |
| • Land | 901 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
| • Water | 19 sq mi (50 km2) 2.1% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 40,685 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
References change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Mississippi County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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