Arkansas

Ouachita

22,650
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Ouachita

Ouachita, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 9,591. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 22,650.

Its recorded population peaked at 33,051 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 31 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Poison Spring, Occupation of Camden (Steele's Expedition), Camden Expedition, and 46 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202022,650
201026,120
200028,790
199030,574
198030,541
197030,896
196031,641
195033,051
194031,151
193029,890
192020,636
191021,774
190020,892
189017,033
188011,758
187012,975
186012,936
18509,591
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Ouachita

Military engagements that took place in Ouachita, Arkansas.

Battle of Poison Spring
1864
Occupation of Camden (Steele's Expedition)
1864
Camden Expedition
1864
Skirmish at Camden (Confederate attack during occupation)
1864
Battle of Camden (Steele's Retreat)
1864
Steele's Camden Expedition
1864
Camden Expedition Arkansas
1864
Battle of Poison Spring (Arkansas)
1864

Historic places in Ouachita

National Register of Historic Places listings in Ouachita, Arkansas.

Oakland Farm
Camden
Tate's Barn
Camden
Smith, Rowland B., House
Camden
Bragg House
Camden
Burkett, Capt. John T., House
Frenchport
Powell, Benjamin T., House
Camden
Lester And Haltom No. 1 Well Site
Stephens
Green Cemetery
Stephens
Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Camden
Camden
Washington Street Historic District
Camden
Laney, Ben, Bridge
Camden
McCollum-Chidester House
Camden
Camden Water Battery
Camden
Clifton and Greening Streets Historic District (Boundary Increase III)
Camden
Clifton and Greening Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Camden
Tate's Bluff Fortification
Tate's Bluff
Leake-Ingham Building
Camden
Two Bayou Methodist Church and Cemetery
Camden
Arkansas Highway 57 Bridge
Stephens
Old Camden Post Office
Camden
Richmond-Tufts House
Camden
Fort Lookout
Camden
Hickman House
Camden
Oakland Cemetery
Camden
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Frequently asked about Ouachita

When does Ouachita first appear in the US census?
Ouachita, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 9,591.
What is the population of Ouachita?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Ouachita had a recorded population of 22,650.
When did Ouachita's population peak?
Ouachita's recorded population peaked at 33,051 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Ouachita?
8 documented military engagements took place in Ouachita, including Battle of Poison Spring, Occupation of Camden (Steele's Expedition), Camden Expedition.
How many historic places are in Ouachita?
46 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ouachita, Arkansas.
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