Clark County sits at the crossroads of education, industry, and opportunity in Southwest Arkansas. Centered around Arkadelphia, it blends small-town charm with a forward-looking spirit that drives business and community growth.
Located along Interstate 30 between Little Rock and Texarkana, the county connects easily to regional markets and provides the infrastructure businesses need to thrive. Two universities and strong workforce partnerships keep the local talent pipeline full, supporting manufacturing, healthcare, and education.
Surrounded by rolling hills, rivers, and DeGray Lake, Clark County combines natural beauty with a welcoming community. It’s a place where progress feels personal and opportunity and quality of life move forward together.
Major Employers
- Georgia-Pacific Corporation
- J.M Smucker Co/Hostess
- Veolia
- Siplast
- Henderson State University / Ouachita Baptist University
- Baptist Health Medical Center–Arkadelphia
Demographics
- White (non-Hispanic): 14,093 65.71%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 5,068 23.63%
- Native American: 76 0.35%
- Asian: 150 0.7%
- Pacific Islander: 16 0.07%
- Other / Mixed: 951 4.43%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1,092 5.09%
Major Highways
Interstate 30
U.S. Highway 67
Highway 7
Highway 8
Highway 26
Highway 51
Highway 53
For More Information
Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance
Shelley Short
201 N 26th Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-1460
(501) 944-2028
shelley@arkadelphiaalliance.com
arkadelphiaalliance.com