Arkansas City
City in Desha County, Arkansas

Arkansas City is a city in Desha County, Arkansas, with 376 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scott, 7.5 miles E.
- 376residents (2020 Census)
- 135 ftelevation · 41 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 764 / sq mipopulation density
- 71630ZIP code
About Arkansas City
Arkansas City () is a town in and the county seat of Desha County, Arkansas, United States. The town population was 376 at the 2020 census. With a population of 345 at the 2024 Census estimate, it is the least populous county seat in Arkansas. Arkansas City Commercial District, located at Desoto Avenue and Sprague Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Arkansas City
- Median household income
- $41,900
- Median home value
- $104,700
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Arkansas City had 376 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 376 |
|---|---|
| Density | 764 per sq mi (295 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arkansas City at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Desha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 376 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6089° N, 91.2049° W |
| ZIP code | 71630 |
| Official website | arkansascityusa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0501990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arkansas City
- Scott, MS7.5 mi E
- Halley8.5 mi SW
- Bolivar, MS9.5 mi NE
- McGehee11.0 mi W
- Winterville, MS11.1 mi SE
- Benoit, MS11.7 mi E
- Dermott14.3 mi SW
- Reed15.3 mi NW
- Tillar15.9 mi NW
- Metcalfe, MS16.0 mi SE
- Greenville, MS17.9 mi SE
- Beulah, MS18.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas City
What county is Arkansas City in?
Arkansas City is in Desha County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Arkansas City, AR?
376 people lived in Arkansas City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arkansas City, AR?
The ZIP code of Arkansas City is 71630.
What is the elevation of Arkansas City?
135 feet (41 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arkansas City?
Scott (7.5 mi), Halley (8.5 mi), Bolivar (9.5 mi), McGehee (11.0 mi), Winterville (11.1 mi).
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