Phillips County, Arkansas

Phillips County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas, in what is known as the Arkansas Delta along the Mississippi River. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,757.[1] The county seat is Helena-West Helena.[2] It was founded on May 1, 1820.

Phillips County
Phillips County Courthouse in Helena-West Helena
Phillips County Courthouse in Helena-West Helena
Map of Arkansas highlighting Phillips County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°23′25″N 90°52′11″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedMay 1, 1820
SeatHelena-West Helena
Largest cityHelena-West Helena
Area
  Total727 sq mi (1,880 km2)
  Land696 sq mi (1,800 km2)
  Water32 sq mi (80 km2)  4.4%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2016)
18,975
  Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitephillipscounty.arkansas.gov

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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