Arkansas

Crittenden

48,163
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Crittenden

Crittenden, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 1,272. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 48,163.

Its recorded population peaked at 50,902 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Walls Phase Conflict, Skirmish at Mound City (Crittenden County), and 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202048,163
201050,902
200050,866
199049,939
198049,499
197048,106
196047,564
195047,184
194042,473
193039,717
192029,309
191022,447
190014,529
189013,940
18809,415
18703,831
18604,920
18502,648
18401,561
18301,272
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Crittenden

Military engagements that took place in Crittenden, Arkansas.

Walls Phase Conflict
1400
Skirmish at Mound City (Crittenden County)
1862

Historic places in Crittenden

National Register of Historic Places listings in Crittenden, Arkansas.

Johnson-Portis House
West Memphis
Hamilton Apartments
West Memphis
Marion Colored High School
Sunset
Crittenden County Courthouse
Marion
Riverside Speedway
West Memphis
West Memphis Commercial Historic District
West Memphis
Memphis and Arkansas Bridge
West Memphis
Turrell City Hall, Old
Turrell
Highway A-7, Gilmore to Turrell
Gilmore
Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant
West Memphis
West Memphis City Hall
West Memphis
Dabbs Store
West Memphis
Crittenden County Bank and Trust Company
Marion
Missouri Pacific Depot
Earle
Washington, George Berry, Memorial
Earle
Lawrie House
West Memphis
Earle High School, Old
Earle

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Frequently asked about Crittenden

When does Crittenden first appear in the US census?
Crittenden, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 1,272.
What is the population of Crittenden?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crittenden had a recorded population of 48,163.
When did Crittenden's population peak?
Crittenden's recorded population peaked at 50,902 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Crittenden?
2 documented military engagements took place in Crittenden, including Walls Phase Conflict, Skirmish at Mound City (Crittenden County).
How many historic places are in Crittenden?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crittenden, Arkansas.
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