Dallas County, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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
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| • Total | 6,482 |
| • Density | 9.704/sq mi (3.7466/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Dallas County is a county located in the state of Arkansas. In 2020, about 6,482 people lived here. This makes it one of the least populated counties in Arkansas. The main town, or county seat, is Fordyce. Dallas County was created on January 1, 1845. It was named after George M. Dallas, who was the 11th Vice President of the United States.
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Exploring Dallas County's Land
Dallas County covers a total area of about 668 square miles. Most of this area, about 667 square miles, is land. Only a very small part, about 0.7 square miles, is water.
Main Roads in Dallas County
Several important roads run through Dallas County. These highways help people travel around the county and to other places.
U.S. Highway 79
U.S. Highway 167
Highway 7
Highway 8
Highway 9
Highway 46
Highway 48
Neighboring Counties
Dallas County shares its borders with several other counties in Arkansas.
- Grant County (to the northeast)
- Cleveland County (to the east)
- Calhoun County (to the southeast)
- Ouachita County (to the southwest)
- Clark County (to the west)
- Hot Spring County (to the northwest)
People of Dallas County
The number of people living in Dallas County has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1850 to 2020.
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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% | |
| 2020 | 6,482 | −20.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,185 | −23.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 |
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In 2020, there were 6,482 people living in Dallas County. These people lived in 2,969 households. There were also 1,797 families in the county.
Towns and Cities
Dallas County has several towns and cities where people live and work.
Cities in Dallas County
Smaller Communities
- Manning
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Dallas (Arkansas) para niños
