Arkansas

Saline

123,416

2020 population

1840

first census record

19

census records

About Saline

Saline, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,061. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 123,416.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Benton (Saline County — Shelby's Raid), and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	123,416
2010	107,118
2000	83,529
1990	64,183
1980	53,161
1970	36,107
1960	28,956
1950	23,816
1940	19,163
1930	15,660
1920	16,781
1910	16,657
1900	13,122
1890	11,311
1880	8,953
1870	3,911
1860	6,640
1850	3,903
1840	2,061

Source

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

Battles & engagements in Saline

Military engagements that took place in Saline, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Benton (Saline County — Shelby's Raid)

Historic places in Saline

National Register of Historic Places listings in Saline, Arkansas.

Buffington, Dr. T.E., House

Gan Row Historic District

Clary, J. W. and Ann Lowe, House

Hester-Lenz House

Hunter, Andrew, House

Old River Bridge

Walton, Dr. James Wyatt, House

Benton Commercial Historic District

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building

Old Benton-Sardis Road Bridge

Hyten, Charles "Bullet" Dean, House

Hughes Mound Site (3SA11)

Pleasant Hill Methodist Church

Saline County Courthouse

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Frequently asked about Saline

When does Saline first appear in the US census?

Saline, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,061.

What is the population of Saline?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Saline had a recorded population of 123,416.

Were any battles fought in Saline?

1 documented military engagement took place in Saline, including Skirmish at Benton (Saline County — Shelby's Raid).

How many historic places are in Saline?

21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Saline, Arkansas.

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