Arkadelphia
City in Clark County, Arkansas

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.
- 10,380residents (2020 Census)
- 246 ftelevation · 75 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 1,338 / sq mipopulation density
- 71999main ZIP code (2 in total)
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.
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Living in Arkadelphia
- Median household income
- $48,657
- Median home value
- $179,300
- Median rent
- $814/mo
- Median age
- 23.4
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Arkadelphia had 10,380 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,380 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,338 per sq mi (517 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arkadelphia at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,380 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.76 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1274° N, 93.0709° W |
| ZIP codes | 71999, 71998 |
| Official website | cityofarkadelphia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0501870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arkadelphia
- Caddo Valley3.8 mi N
- Gum Springs4.6 mi S
- Friendship7.7 mi NE
- Midway10.1 mi NE
- Donaldson11.4 mi NE
- Bismarck14.8 mi NW
- Gurdon15.4 mi S
- Okolona17.6 mi SW
- Beirne18.3 mi SW
- Alpine18.9 mi W
- Sparkman19.3 mi SE
- Whelen Springs20.6 mi S
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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).
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