Arkansas

Randolph

18,571
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Randolph

Randolph, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,196. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,571.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,987 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Pocahontas (Randolph County — 1863), and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,571
201017,969
200018,195
199016,558
198016,834
197012,645
196012,520
195015,982
194018,319
193016,871
192017,713
191018,987
190017,156
189014,485
188011,724
18707,466
18606,261
18503,275
18402,196
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Randolph

Military engagements that took place in Randolph, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Pocahontas (Randolph County — 1863)
1863

Historic places in Randolph

National Register of Historic Places listings in Randolph, Arkansas.

Pocahontas Commercial Historic District
Pocahontas
Old Davidsonville State Historic Monument
Black Rock
Randolph County Courthouse
Pocahontas
Old Randolph County Courthouse
Pocahontas
Cedar Grove School #81
Pocahontas
St.Mary's AME Church-Pocahontas Colored School
Pocahontas
Ravenden Springs School
Ravenden Springs
Pocahontas Post Office
Pocahontas
Rice-Upshaw House
Dalton
Looney- French House
Dalton
Marr's Creek Bridge
Pocahontas
Yadkin Church
Ravenden Springs
Old Union School
Birdell
Hillyard Cabin
Warm Springs
Campbell Cemetery
Imboden
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Frequently asked about Randolph

When does Randolph first appear in the US census?
Randolph, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,196.
What is the population of Randolph?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Randolph had a recorded population of 18,571.
When did Randolph's population peak?
Randolph's recorded population peaked at 18,987 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Randolph?
1 documented military engagement took place in Randolph, including Skirmish at Pocahontas (Randolph County — 1863).
How many historic places are in Randolph?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Randolph, Arkansas.
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