Arkansas City, Arkansas

Arkansas City, Arkansas
Town of Arkansas City
Location in Desha County and Arkansas
Arkansas City
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°36′32″N 91°12′18″W / 33.60889°N 91.20500°W / 33.60889; -91.20500
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyDesha
TownshipFranklin
IncorporatedSeptember 12, 1873 (1873-09-12)
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorCarolyn Bissett
 • CouncilTown Council
Area
 • Total
0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
 • Land0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
376
 • Estimate 
(2024)
345
 • Density763.8/sq mi (294.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71630
Area code870
FIPS code05-01990
GNIS feature ID2403112
Websitearkansascityar.com

Arkansas City (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/) is a town in Desha County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census. The town is the county seat of Desha County. Arkansas City Commercial District, located at Desoto Avenue and Sprague Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With a population of 345 at the 2024 Census estimate, it is the least populous county seat in Arkansas.