Time Zone: Saint Francis County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Forrest City is the Seat for Saint Francis County.
Saint Francis County was founded in 1827 and was created by taking area from PhillipsCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Saint Francis had a population of 26,255 people. This is a decrease of 10.48% since the last Census (which gave a population of 29,329 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Saint Francis represented 1.1% of the total population of Arkansas, making it the state's 23rd most populous county (out of 75 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 28,258 | -3.65% | +7.63% since 2009 |
2009 | 26,255 | -10.48% | |
2008 | 26,260 | -10.46% | -1.97% since 2007 |
2007 | 26,788 | -8.66% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 29,329 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Saint Francis County Census Page for Saint Francis County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Saint Francis County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Saint Francis County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Forrest City | 13,195 | 14,774 | 10.69% decrease |
Hughes | 1,676 | 1,867 | 10.23% decrease |
Madison | 848 | 987 | 14.08% decrease |
Palestine | 684 | 741 | 7.69% decrease |
Caldwell | 429 | 465 | 7.74% decrease |
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