Arkansas

Clark

21,446

2020 population

1820

first census record

census records

About Clark

Clark, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 1,040. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 21,446.

Its recorded population peaked at 25,632 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 16 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Okolona (Clark County), Battle of Prairie D'Ane Arkansas, Skirmish at Arkadelphia (Clark County), and 42 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	21,446
2010	22,995
2000	23,546
1990	21,437
1980	23,326
1970	21,537
1960	20,950
1950	22,998
1940	24,402
1930	24,932
1920	25,632
1910	23,686
1900	21,289
1890	20,997
1880	15,771
1870	11,953
1860	9,735
1850	4,070
1840	2,309
1830	1,369
1820	1,040

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clark

Military engagements that took place in Clark, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Okolona (Clark County)

1864

Battle of Prairie D'Ane Arkansas

1864

Skirmish at Arkadelphia (Clark County)

1864

Skirmish at Terre Noir Creek

1864

Battle of Elkin's Ferry Arkansas

1864

Elkin's Ferry Arkansas

1864

Prairie D'Ane Arkansas

1864

Historic places in Clark

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark, Arkansas.

Henderson, Capt. Charles C., House

Arkadelphia

Gurdon Jail

Gurdon

Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District

Sandidge, June, House

Gurdon

Hoo Hoo Monument

Gurdon

Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Arkadelphia

Arkadelphia

Estes, Horace, House

Gurdon

Arkadelphia Confederate Monument

Arkadelphia

Clark County Courthouse

Arkadelphia

Thompson, C.E., General Store and House

Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Gurdon

Gurdon

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Frequently asked about Clark

When does Clark first appear in the US census?

Clark, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 1,040.

What is the population of Clark?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Clark had a recorded population of 21,446.

When did Clark's population peak?

Clark's recorded population peaked at 25,632 in 1920.

Were any battles fought in Clark?

7 documented military engagements took place in Clark, including Skirmish at Okolona (Clark County), Battle of Prairie D'Ane Arkansas, Skirmish at Arkadelphia (Clark County).

How many historic places are in Clark?

42 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clark, Arkansas.

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