Calhoun County, Arkansas

Calhoun County
Calhoun County Courthouse in Hampton
Map of Arkansas highlighting Calhoun County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°34′15″N 92°31′25″W / 33.570833333333°N 92.523611111111°W / 33.570833333333; -92.523611111111
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedDecember 6, 1850
Named forJohn C. Calhoun
SeatHampton
Largest cityHampton
Area
 • Total632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Land629 sq mi (1,630 km2)
 • Water3.8 sq mi (10 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,739
 • Density7.5/sq mi (2.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitecalhouncounty.arkansas.gov

Calhoun County is a county located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,739,[1] making it the least populous county in Arkansas. The county seat is Hampton.[2] Calhoun County is Arkansas's 55th county, formed on December 6, 1850, and named for John C. Calhoun, a Vice President of the United States.

The county is part of the Camden, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Calhoun County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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