Mississippi County, Arkansas

Mississippi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,480.[1] There are two county seats, Blytheville and Osceola.[2] The county was formed on November 1, 1833, and named for the Mississippi River which borders the county to the east. Mississippi County is part of the First Congressional District in Arkansas. The Mississippi County Judge is John Alan Nelson.

Mississippi County
U.S. county
Mississippi County Courthouse, Osceola
Flag
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 90°03′16″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedNovember 1, 1833
Named forMississippi River
SeatBlytheville and Osceola
Largest cityBlytheville
Area
 • Total920 sq mi (2,400 km2)
 • Land901 sq mi (2,330 km2)
 • Water19 sq mi (50 km2)  2.1%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total46,480
 • Estimate 
(2019)
40,651
 • Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.mississippicountyar.org

The Blytheville, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Mississippi County.


Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 920 square miles (2,400 km2), of which 901 square miles (2,330 km2) is land and 19 square miles (49 km2) (2.1%) is water.[3]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18401,410—
18502,36867.9%
18603,89564.5%
18703,633−6.7%
18807,332101.8%
189011,63558.7%
190016,38440.8%
191030,46886.0%
192047,32055.3%
193069,28946.4%
194080,21715.8%
195082,3752.7%
196070,174−14.8%
197062,060−11.6%
198059,517−4.1%
199057,525−3.3%
200051,979−9.6%
201046,480−10.6%
2019 (est.)40,651[4]−12.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2016[1]
Age pyramid Mississippi County[9]

As of the 2010 census, there were 46,480 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 60.5% White, 33.9% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, <0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race and 1.2% from two or more races. 3.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the 2000 census,[10] there were 51,979 people, 19,349 households, and 13,911 families living in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22/km2). There were 22,310 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 64.45% White, 32.70% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.07% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 2.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 19,349 households, out of which 36.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.00% were married couples living together, 17.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 29.60% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 91.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,479, and the median income for a family was $32,648. Males had a median income of $29,645 versus $19,782 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,978. About 19.00% of families and 23.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.10% of those under age 18 and 19.80% of those age 65 or over.

Government

While a traditionally Democratic area, Mississippi County has voted Republican in the past three presidential elections.

Presidential election results
Mississippi County, Arkansas
voteby party in presidential elections [11]
Year GOP Dem Others
2020 59.12% 7,296 36.93% 4,558 3.95% 488
2016 53.48% 7,061 42.94% 5,670 3.58% 473
2012 49.37% 6,603 48.35% 6,467 2.28% 305
2008 49.79% 6,976 47.59% 6,667 2.62% 367
2004 43.25% 6,121 53.65% 7,593 3.10% 439
2000 41.31% 5,199 56.47% 7,107 2.22% 280
1996 29.36% 3,919 62.19% 8,301 8.44% 1,127
1992 29.43% 4,697 62.94% 10,046 7.64% 1,219
1988 52.67% 7,841 45.40% 6,759 1.93% 288
1984 57.30% 10,180 42.49% 7,548 0.21% 38
1980 43.67% 7,170 54.26% 8,908 2.07% 339
1976 36.80% 6,009 63.03% 10,292 0.17% 27
1972 74.73% 10,931 24.23% 3,544 1.04% 152
1968 28.17% 4,369 32.19% 4,993 39.64% 6,147
1964 41.67% 6,213 58.20% 8,678 0.13% 20
1960 47.08% 4,983 48.54% 5,138 4.38% 464
1956 38.97% 4,269 58.68% 6,428 2.36% 258
1952 39.65% 4,586 60.24% 6,968 0.11% 13
1948 12.17% 771 59.40% 3,763 28.43% 1,801
1944 24.68% 1,292 75.22% 3,938 0.10% 5
1940 10.46% 616 89.24% 5,257 0.31% 18
1936 5.89% 303 93.94% 4,835 0.17% 9
1932 5.87% 364 93.12% 5,776 1.02% 63
1928 22.83% 1,324 76.75% 4,451 0.41% 24
1924 24.86% 703 72.10% 2,039 3.04% 86
1920 35.23% 1,050 60.70% 1,809 4.06% 121
1916 25.03% 417 74.97% 1,249 0.00% 0
1912 20.23% 263 59.00% 767 20.77% 270
1908 51.57% 1,167 41.10% 930 7.34% 166
1904 37.40% 417 61.79% 689 0.81% 9
1900 39.01% 378 60.99% 591 0.00% 0
1896 17.06% 168 82.74% 815 0.20% 2

Education

Public education

Mississippi County is home to the following public school districts, listed in order of student population:

The following school districts are based outside of the county but serve portions:

Libraries

Mississippi County is served by the Mississippi–Crittenden Regional Library System, which includes the Mississippi County Library System (central library) and 13 branch libraries in communities throughout the county.

Media

Radio

FM

  • FM 88.3 KBCM Blytheville
  • FM 93.9 KAMJ Gosnell
  • FM 96.3 KHLS Blytheville
  • FM 103.7 KAIA K279BJ Blytheville
  • FM 107.3 KQXF Osceola

AM

Print
  • NEA Town Courier, Newspaper, Blytheville, Arkansas[12]
  • The Osceola Times, Newspaper, Osceola, Arkansas

Television

There are no television stations in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Mississippi County, Arkansas is placed in the Memphis, TN Television Market. Those stations include:

However some residents in county may watch stations from the Jackson, TN, Jonesboro, AR, or Little Rock, AR Television Markets.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Townships
Townships in Mississippi County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Mississippi County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [13][14]

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  7. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  9. Based on 2000 census data
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  11. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  12. "Town Crier, Courier News to merge Jan. 1". NEA Town Courier. 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
  13. 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Mississippi County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  14. "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 29, 2014.

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