Brinkley
City in Monroe County, Arkansas
Brinkley is a city in Monroe County, Arkansas, with 2,700 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fargo, 4.5 miles N.
- 2,700residents (2020 Census)
- 210 ftelevation · 64 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 473 / sq mipopulation density
- 72021ZIP code
About Brinkley
Brinkley is the most populous city in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,700, down from 3,188 in 2010.
Located within the Arkansas Delta, Brinkley was founded as a railroad town in 1872. The city has historically been a transportation and agricultural center in the region, more recently developing a reputation for outdoors recreation and the ivory-billed woodpecker. Birding has become important to the city and region following the purported discovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker in 2004, a species thought to be extinct 60 years earlier.
Located halfway between Little Rock and Memphis, the city has used the slogan "We'll Meet You Half-Way" in some of its advertising campaigns.
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Living in Brinkley
- Median household income
- $38,996
- Median home value
- $94,000
- Median rent
- $608/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Brinkley had 2,700 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Density | 473 per sq mi (183 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brinkley at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,700 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.71 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8897° N, 91.1899° W |
| ZIP code | 72021 |
| Official website | brinkleyar.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0508950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brinkley
- Fargo4.5 mi N
- Wheatley5.2 mi NE
- Cotton Plant8.8 mi NW
- Goodwin11.1 mi E
- Monroe11.7 mi SE
- Hunter12.0 mi N
- Moro13.3 mi SE
- Fredonia (Biscoe)13.4 mi W
- Clarendon15.1 mi SW
- Palestine16.9 mi E
- De Valls Bluff17.0 mi SW
- Des Arc18.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brinkley
What county is Brinkley in?
Brinkley is in Monroe County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Brinkley, AR?
2,700 people lived in Brinkley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brinkley, AR?
The ZIP code of Brinkley is 72021.
What is the elevation of Brinkley?
210 feet (64 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brinkley?
Fargo (4.5 mi), Wheatley (5.2 mi), Cotton Plant (8.8 mi), Goodwin (11.1 mi), Monroe (11.7 mi).
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