Arkadelphia

City in Clark County, Arkansas

View of Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0

Arkadelphia is a city in Clark County, Arkansas, with 10,380 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caddo Valley, 3.8 miles N.

About Arkadelphia

Arkadelphia is a city in and the county seat of Clark County, Arkansas, United States. The city is located near the Ouachita River at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, along the Interstate 30 corridor between Little Rock and Texarkana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,380.

Arkadelphia developed as a river and railroad trading center and later became known as an educational center in southwest Arkansas. It is home to Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, whose neighboring campuses and football rivalry, the Battle of the Ravine, are central to the city's college-town identity. Arkadelphia was incorporated in 1857.

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Arkadelphia weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Nearest webcams to Arkadelphia

There are no webcams in Arkadelphia itself. These are the closest, 38 miles away or more.

All 6 webcams near Arkadelphia ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Arkadelphia

Median household income
$48,657
Median home value
$179,300
Median rent
$814/mo
Median age
23.4
Cost of living and demographics of Arkadelphia ›

Do you know Arkadelphia? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Arkadelphia special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Arkadelphia

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Arkadelphia Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Arkadelphia, AR population

Arkadelphia had 10,380 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,380
Density1,338 per sq mi (517 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Arkadelphia at a glance

StateArkansas (AR)
CountyClark County
TypeCity
Population10,380 (2020)
Land area7.76 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates34.1274° N, 93.0709° W
ZIP codes71999, 71998
Official websitecityofarkadelphia.com
Census code (GEOID)0501870

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Arkadelphia

Straight-line distance between town centers.

Frequently asked questions about Arkadelphia

What county is Arkadelphia in?

Arkadelphia is in Clark County, Arkansas.

What is the population of Arkadelphia, AR?

10,380 people lived in Arkadelphia at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Arkadelphia, AR?

The main ZIP code is 71999. Other ZIP codes: 71998.

What is the elevation of Arkadelphia?

246 feet (75 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Arkadelphia?

Caddo Valley (3.8 mi), Gum Springs (4.6 mi), Friendship (7.7 mi), Midway (10.1 mi), Donaldson (11.4 mi).

Last updated: