Pope County, Arkansas

county in Arkansas, United States

Pope County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 63,381.[1] The county seat is Russellville.[2] It was founded on November 2, 1829.

Pope County
Pope County Courthouse
Pope County Courthouse
Map of Arkansas highlighting Pope County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°25′35″N 93°01′55″W / 35.426388888889°N 93.031944444444°W / 35.426388888889; -93.031944444444
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedNovember 2, 1829
Named forJohn Pope
SeatRussellville
Largest cityRussellville
Area
 • Total831 sq mi (2,150 km2)
 • Land813 sq mi (2,110 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (50 km2)  2.2%
Population
 • Total63,381
 • Density76/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.popecountyar.com

References change

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