Independence County, Arkansas

Independence County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,647.[1] The county seat is Batesville.[2] It was founded on 20 October 1820.

Independence County
Historic Charles R. Handford House in Batesville.
Historic Charles R. Handford House in Batesville.
Map of Arkansas highlighting Independence County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°43′23″N 91°31′14″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 20, 1820
SeatBatesville
Largest cityBatesville
Area
  Total772 sq mi (2,000 km2)
  Land764 sq mi (1,980 km2)
  Water7.6 sq mi (20 km2)  1.0%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2016)
37,168
  Density48/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.independencecounty.com

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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