Little River County serves as Arkansas’s western gateway, where commerce, culture, and natural resources meet. With strong agricultural and manufacturing roots, it plays a vital role in regional trade and workforce development.
Located along Interstate 30 on the Texas border, the county connects directly to Little Rock, Dallas–Fort Worth, Shreveport, and Texarkana. Rail access and expanding broadband strengthen its capacity for growth and modern industry.
Manufacturing, timber, and pulp production anchor the economy, supported by workforce programs through UA-Cossatot and regional partners. With affordable living, outdoor recreation, and a strong community spirit, Little River County offers both opportunity and quality of life.
Major Employers
- Domtar Paper Company
- Ashdown Public Schools
- Little River Memorial Hospital
- Ash Grove Cement
Demographics
- White (non-Hispanic): 8,593 71.45%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 2,164 17.99%
- Native American: 161 1.34%
- Asian: 19 0.16%
- Pacific Islander: 9 0.07%
- Other / Mixed: 671 5.58%
- Hispanic or Latino: 409 3.4%
Major Highways
Interstate 30
Interstate 49
U.S. Highway 59
U.S. Highway 71
Highway 32
Highway 41
Highway 108
For More Information
Little River Intermodal Authority
Vickie Williamson
351 N. Third St.
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-7235
(870) 648-6484
vwilliamson@lrcounty.com