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Mississippi County | |
|---|---|
 Mississippi County Courthouse, Osceola | |
 Flag | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°46′36″N 90°03′16″W / 35.776666666667°N 90.054444444444°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | November 1, 1833 |
| Named for | Mississippi River |
| Seat | Blytheville and Osceola |
| Largest city | Blytheville |
| Government | |
| • Judge | John Nelson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 920 sq mi (2,400 km2) |
| • Land | 901 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
| • Water | 19 sq mi (50 km2) 2.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 40,685 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Mississippi County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,685.[1] There are two county seats, Blytheville and Osceola.[2] The county is named for the Mississippi River which borders the county to the east. Mississippi County is part of the First Congressional District in Arkansas.
The Blytheville, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Mississippi County.
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