Arkansas

Nevada

8,310
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Nevada

Nevada, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 12,959. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,310.

Its recorded population peaked at 21,934 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 62 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Prairie D'Ane, Poison Spring Arkansas, Skirmish at Moscow (Nevada County), and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,310
20108,997
20009,955
199010,101
198011,097
197010,111
196010,700
195014,781
194019,869
193020,407
192021,934
191019,344
190016,609
189014,832
188012,959
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Nevada

Military engagements that took place in Nevada, Arkansas.

Battle of Prairie D'Ane
1864
Poison Spring Arkansas
1864
Skirmish at Moscow (Nevada County)
1864
Battle of Prairie d'Ane
1864
Battle of Poison Spring (Camden Expedition)
1864
Battle of Poison Spring Arkansas
1864

Historic places in Nevada

National Register of Historic Places listings in Nevada, Arkansas.

McKenzie, Henry, House
Prescott
Emmet Methodist Church
Emmet
Prairie De Ann Battlefield
Prescott
Carolina Methodist Church
Rosston
McRae, T. C., House
Prescott
Camden to Washington Road-Rosston Segment
Rosston
Elkins' Ferry
Prescott
Missouri Pacific Depot
Prescott
Prescott City Jail
Prescott
De Ann Cemetery Historic Section
Prescott
Prescott Commercial Historic District
Prescott
Nevada County Courthouse
Prescott
Ephesus Cemetery
Emmet
Moscow Methodist Church and Cemetery
Prescott
McRae, D. L., House
Prescott
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Frequently asked about Nevada

When does Nevada first appear in the US census?
Nevada, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 12,959.
What is the population of Nevada?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Nevada had a recorded population of 8,310.
When did Nevada's population peak?
Nevada's recorded population peaked at 21,934 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Nevada?
6 documented military engagements took place in Nevada, including Battle of Prairie D'Ane, Poison Spring Arkansas, Skirmish at Moscow (Nevada County).
How many historic places are in Nevada?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Nevada, Arkansas.
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