Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Mississippi County, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
 Mississippi County Courthouse, Osceola | |
 Location within Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Founded | November 1, 1833 |
| Named for | Mississippi River |
| Seat | Blytheville and Osceola |
| Largest city | Blytheville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 920 sq mi (2,383 km2) |
| • Land | 901 sq mi (2,334 km2) |
| • Water | 19 sq mi (49 km2), 2.1% |
| Population (est.) | |
| • (2016) | 42,835 |
| • Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Time zone | Central: UTC−6/−5 |
| Website | www |
Mississippi County is a county of 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 founded on November 1, 1833, and named for the Mississippi River which borders the county to the east.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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