White County, Arkansas

White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 77,076.[1] The county seat is Searcy.[2] It was founded on October 23, 1835.

White County
White County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Searcy
White County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Searcy
Map of Arkansas highlighting White 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°15′21″N 91°44′05″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 23, 1835
Named forHugh Lawson White
SeatSearcy
Largest citySearcy
Area
  Total1,042 sq mi (2,700 km2)
  Land1,035 sq mi (2,680 km2)
  Water7.1 sq mi (18 km2)  0.7%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2016)
79,263
  Density75/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.whitecountyar.org

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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