Dallas County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Dallas County
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Courthouse in Fordyce
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | January 1, 1845 |
| Named for | George M. Dallas |
| Seat | Fordyce |
| Largest city | Fordyce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 668 sq mi (1,730 km2) |
| • Land | 667 sq mi (1,730 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1%% |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,116 |
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(2019)
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7,009 |
| • Density | 12.150/sq mi (4.691/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,116, making it the fourth-least populous county in Arkansas. The county seat is Fordyce. Dallas County is Arkansas's 49th county, formed on January 1, 1845; it was named for George M. Dallas, 11th Vice President of the United States.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 668 square miles (1,730 km2), of which 667 square miles (1,730 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.1%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 79
U.S. Highway 167
Highway 7
Highway 8
Highway 9
Highway 46
Highway 48
Adjacent counties
- Grant County (northeast)
- Cleveland County (east)
- Calhoun County (southeast)
- Ouachita County (southwest)
- Clark County (west)
- Hot Spring County (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 6,877 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,283 | 20.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,707 | −31.1% | |
| 1880 | 6,505 | 14.0% | |
| 1890 | 9,296 | 42.9% | |
| 1900 | 11,518 | 23.9% | |
| 1910 | 12,621 | 9.6% | |
| 1920 | 14,424 | 14.3% | |
| 1930 | 14,671 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 14,471 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 12,416 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 10,522 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 10,022 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 10,515 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 9,614 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 9,210 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,116 | −11.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 7,009 | −13.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2016 |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,425 | 52.84% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,582 | 39.83% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 253 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 201 | 3.1% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,482 people, 2,969 households, and 1,797 families residing in the county.
Communities
Cities
Town
Townships
Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Dallas County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Dallas (Arkansas) para niños
