Arkansas

Poinsett

22,965
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Poinsett

Poinsett, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,320. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 22,965.

Its recorded population peaked at 39,311 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 42 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Crow Creek (Poinsett County), and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202022,965
201024,583
200025,614
199024,664
198027,032
197026,822
196030,834
195039,311
194037,670
193029,695
192020,848
191012,791
19007,025
18904,272
18802,192
18701,720
18603,621
18502,308
18401,320
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Poinsett

Military engagements that took place in Poinsett, Arkansas.

Engagement at Crow Creek (Poinsett County)
1862

Historic places in Poinsett

National Register of Historic Places listings in Poinsett, Arkansas.

Poinsett Community Club
Trumann
Tyronza Water Tower
Tryonza
Harrisburg Commercial Historic District
Harrisburg
Modern News Building
Harrisburg
Judd Hill Cotton Gin
Judd Hill
Willie Lamb Post No. 26 American Legion Hut
Lepanto
Hubbard Rice Dryer
Weiner
Poinsett Lumber and Manufacturing Company Manager's House
Trumann
Tyronza Commercial Historic District
Tyronza
Marked Tree Commercial Historic District
Marked Tree
Lepanto Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Lepanto
Tyronza Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Tyronza
Marked Tree Lock and Siphons
Marked Tree
Poinsett County Courthouse
Harrisburg
Rivervale Inverted Siphons
Rivervale
Bacon Hotel
Whitehall
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Frequently asked about Poinsett

When does Poinsett first appear in the US census?
Poinsett, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,320.
What is the population of Poinsett?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Poinsett had a recorded population of 22,965.
When did Poinsett's population peak?
Poinsett's recorded population peaked at 39,311 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Poinsett?
1 documented military engagement took place in Poinsett, including Engagement at Crow Creek (Poinsett County).
How many historic places are in Poinsett?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Poinsett, Arkansas.
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