Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,609.[1] The county seat is Hope.[2] It was founded on December 15, 1818.
Hempstead County | |
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.jpg.webp) Hempstead County Courthouse in Hope | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°44′07″N 93°40′06″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | December 15, 1818 |
| Named for | Edward Hempstead |
| Seat | Hope |
| Largest city | Hope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 741 sq mi (1,920 km2) |
| • Land | 728 sq mi (1,890 km2) |
| • Water | 14 sq mi (40 km2) 1.8%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2016) | 21,974 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States | ||
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| Cities | Map of Arkansas highlighting Hempstead County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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