Arkansas

Phillips

16,568
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Phillips

Phillips, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 1,201. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,568.

Its recorded population peaked at 46,254 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 64 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Union Occupation of Helena (1862), Confederate Cavalry Raid on Helena Approaches (1862), Helena AR River Operations, and 60 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,568
201021,757
200026,445
199028,838
198034,772
197040,046
196043,997
195046,254
194045,970
193040,683
192044,530
191033,535
190026,561
189025,341
188021,262
187015,372
186014,877
18506,935
18403,547
18301,152
18201,201
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Phillips

Military engagements that took place in Phillips, Arkansas.

Union Occupation of Helena (1862)
1862
Confederate Cavalry Raid on Helena Approaches (1862)
1862
Helena AR River Operations
1863
Battle of Helena — Confederate Attack
1863
Battle of Helena, Arkansas
1863
Confederate Sortie from Helena (pre-July 1863)
1863
Battle of Helena (Arkansas 1863)
1863

Historic places in Phillips

National Register of Historic Places listings in Phillips, Arkansas.

Chicago Mill Company Office Building
West Helena
Straub, William Nicholas, House
Helena
Temple Beth El Cemetery
Helena
Faust House
West Helena
Helena National Guard Armory
Helena--West Helena
Helena Depot
Helena
Tappan, Maj. James Alexander, House
Helena
Horner, Sidney H., House
Helena
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Helena--West Helena
Mayo House
Marvell
Kitchens, Richard L., Post No. 41
Helena
Nelson House
West Helena
White House
Helena
Cherry Street Historic District Boundary Increase
Helena-West Helena
Gemmill-Faust House
West Helena
Estevan Hall
Helena
Maple Hill Cemetery
Helena
Phillips County Penal Farm Historic District
Poplar Grove
Warrens Bridge
Lambrook
Pillow, Jerome Bonaparte, House
Helena
Denison House
West Helena
Almer Store
Helena
Richardson-Turner House
Lexa
Helena Library and Museum
Helena
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Frequently asked about Phillips

When does Phillips first appear in the US census?
Phillips, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 1,201.
What is the population of Phillips?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Phillips had a recorded population of 16,568.
When did Phillips's population peak?
Phillips's recorded population peaked at 46,254 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Phillips?
7 documented military engagements took place in Phillips, including Union Occupation of Helena (1862), Confederate Cavalry Raid on Helena Approaches (1862), Helena AR River Operations.
How many historic places are in Phillips?
60 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Phillips, Arkansas.
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