Nevada County
countyNevada County is located in southwestern Arkansas. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 8,310, a significant decrease from its peak in 1920. The county seat is Prescott. Nevada County is characterized by its rural heritage, blending agricultural traditions with emerging industrial opportunities. The economy of Nevada County is supported by agriculture, timber, and manufacturing. Interstate 30 provides crucial transportation links to major regional centers like Little Rock and Texarkana. Workforce development programs and expanding broadband infrastructure aim to bolster manufacturing, logistics, and small business growth. Nevada County was formed in 1871 from parts of Hempstead, Ouachita, and Columbia counties and named after the state of Nevada due to a perceived similarity in their shapes. The county offers a blend of rural charm and economic potential, with a focus on community and a welcoming business environment.
Nevada County, Arkansas
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 05-099
- Country
- United States
- County
- Nevada County
- Region
- Southwest Arkansas
- Total Area
- 621 sq mi
- Land Area
- 618 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.8 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.6567
- Longitude
- -93.3005
- Notable Features
- Little Missouri River
- Neighboring Areas
- Clark County · Ouachita County · Columbia County · Lafayette County · Hempstead County · Pike County
- Population (2020)
- 8,310
- Est. Population (2026)
- 7,760
- Median Age
- 44.2
- Median Income
- $41,761
- Poverty Rate
- 28.5%
- Owner-Occupied
- 65.9%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of the county is 65.3% White, 31.62% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.1%
- Economic Profile
- Agricultural · Timber · Manufacturing · Logistics
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing · Educational Services
- Colleges & Universities
- U of A Hope–Texarkana · Southern Arkansas University
- Transportation
- Interstate 30 · U.S. Route 67 · U.S. Route 371 · State Route 24 · State Route 29 · Rail connections
- Utilities
- Expanding broadband
- Major Facilities
- Nevada County Courthouse
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- White Oak Lake State Park
- Founded
- 1871
- Named After
- State of Nevada
- Historical Significance
- Nevada County was formed during the Reconstruction era and has a history of third-party political movements.
- Key Events
- Formed from parts of Hempstead, Ouachita, and Columbia counties on March 20, 1871