The 2000 Census showed that Sevier County had a population of 15,757 people. This represented 0.59% of the total population of Arkansas, making it the state's 50th most populous county (out of 75 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Sevier had a population of 16,904 people. This is an increase of 7.28% since the 2000 Census.
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 | 17,058 | +8.26% | +0.91% since 2009 |
2009 | 16,904 | +7.28% | +1.36% since 2008 |
2008 | 16,677 | +5.84% | +1.84% since 2007 |
2007 | 16,376 | +3.93% | +0.44% since 2006 |
2006 | 16,304 | +3.47% | -0.1% since 2005 |
2005 | 16,321 | +3.58% | +1.6% since 2004 |
2004 | 16,064 | +1.95% | +1.42% since 2003 |
2003 | 15,839 | +0.52% | +0.75% since 2002 |
2002 | 15,721 | -0.23% | +0.77% since 2001 |
2001 | 15,601 | -0.99% | -0.99% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 15,757 | The Last Census |
Sevier County had 6,434 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Sevier County has a total area<3> of 581 square miles [1,505 km²]. Of this total, 563 square miles [1,460 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.99%) being water (17.41 square miles [45.08 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Sevier County had a population density of 27.94 people per square mile [10.79 people/km²], making it the state's 39th most densely populated county (out of 75 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Sevier County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Sevier and the state of Arkansas. Click here for the Sevier County QuickFact (QF-05133).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Sevier County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
De Queen | QF-0518490 | 6,215 | 5,765 | 7.81% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Sevier County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Hempstead | QF-05057 | SE | 23,027 | 23,587 | -2.37% |
Howard | QF-05061 | E | 14,291 | 14,300 | --- |
Little River | QF-05081 | S | 12,952 | 13,628 | -4.96% |
Polk | QF-05113 | N | 20,259 | 20,229 | 0.15% |
McCurtain (OK) | QF-40089 | W | 33,370 | 34,402 | -3% |
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