White County, Arkansas

county in Arkansas, United States

White County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,822.[1] The county seat is Searcy.[2] It was founded on October 23, 1835.

White County
White County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Searcy
White County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Searcy
Flag of White County
Map of Arkansas highlighting White 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°15′21″N 91°44′05″W / 35.255833333333°N 91.734722222222°W / 35.255833333333; -91.734722222222
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 23, 1835
Named forHugh Lawson White
SeatSearcy
Largest citySearcy
Area
 • Total1,042 sq mi (2,700 km2)
 • Land1,035 sq mi (2,680 km2)
 • Water7.1 sq mi (18 km2)  0.7%
Population
 • Total76,822
 • Density74/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.whitecountyar.org

References change

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