Cleveland County, Rison and Kingsland see population drops

According to UALR’s Economic Development Institute, the population of Cleveland County is declining. The Cleveland County Herald reported that between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the county lost 0.03 percent of its population (19 PEOPLE) In a previous report, the county saw a 1.2... Read More.
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Pine Bluff population decline biggest percentage in country

Results of the latest census showed that population in the Pine Bluff metropolitan area declined 13.7 percent between 2010 and 2020, the largest percentage drop in the country. According to figures from the census bureau, Pine Bluff’s population on April 1, 2010 was estimated at... Read More.

Census data shows state gained population

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday shows that Arkansas’ population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade. The data shows that Arkansas’ population, including U.S. military and civilian employees and their families living... Read More.
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Westerman objects to change in MSA population requirement

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman has objected to plans to revise the metropolitan statistical area population requirement, saying it would have an adverse effect on cities in his district. In his weekly report, Westerman said; On Jan. 19, 2021, the Office of Management and Budget... Read More.

County jail population down thanks to state help

By Ray King The Jefferson County Adult Detention Center on Friday had 245 detainees, one of the lowest numbers the facility has seen in recent months, thanks to some help from the state. On Thursday, the Department of Corrections picked up 14 men who had previously... Read More.