Mississippi County, Arkansas
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Mississippi County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,685.[1] There are two county seats, Blytheville and Osceola.[2] The county is named for the Mississippi River which borders the county to the east. Mississippi County is part of the First Congressional District in Arkansas.
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Mississippi County | |
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Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 90°03′16″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
Founded | November 1, 1833 |
Named for | Mississippi River |
Seat | Blytheville and Osceola |
Largest city | Blytheville |
Government | |
• Judge | John Nelson |
Area | |
• Total | 920 sq mi (2,400 km2) |
• Land | 901 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
• Water | 19 sq mi (50 km2) 2.1% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 40,685 |
• Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
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The Blytheville, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Mississippi County.