Arkansas

Grant

17,958

2020 population

1870

first census record

census records

About Grant

Grant, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 3,943. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 17,958.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Saline River (Benton area 1864 — Jenkins' Ferry approach), Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, Skirmish at Saline River (Jenkins' Ferry approaches), and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	17,958
2010	17,853
2000	16,464
1990	13,948
1980	13,008
1970	9,711
1960	8,294
1950	9,024
1940	10,477
1930	9,834
1920	10,710
1910	9,425
1900	7,671
1890	7,786
1880	6,185
1870	3,943

Source

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

Battles & engagements in Grant

Military engagements that took place in Grant, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Saline River (Benton area 1864 — Jenkins' Ferry approach)

1864

Battle of Jenkins' Ferry

1864

Skirmish at Saline River (Jenkins' Ferry approaches)

1864

Jenkins' Ferry Arkansas

1864

Historic places in Grant

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grant, Arkansas.

Jenkins' Ferry Battleground

Byrd, Samuel D., Sr., Homestead

Poyen

Butler, Dr. John L., House

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Oak Grove School

Oak Grove Community

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Frequently asked about Grant

When does Grant first appear in the US census?

Grant, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 3,943.

What is the population of Grant?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Grant had a recorded population of 17,958.

Were any battles fought in Grant?

4 documented military engagements took place in Grant, including Skirmish at Saline River (Benton area 1864 — Jenkins' Ferry approach), Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, Skirmish at Saline River (Jenkins' Ferry approaches).

How many historic places are in Grant?

10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grant, Arkansas.

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