Saline County | |
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.jpg) Saline County Courthouse in Benton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°39′04″N 92°40′54″W / 34.651111111111°N 92.681666666667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | November 2, 1835 |
| Seat | Benton |
| Largest city | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 730 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
| • Land | 724 sq mi (1,880 km2) |
| • Water | 6.9 sq mi (18 km2) 0.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 123,416 |
| • Density | 170/sq mi (65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Saline County (/sə.ˈliːn/ suh-LEAN) is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 123,416.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Benton.[2] Saline County was formed on November 2, 1835, and named for the salt water (brine) springs in the area, despite a differing pronunciation from saline. Until November 2014, it was an alcohol prohibition or dry county.
Saline County is included in the Central Arkansas region.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Saline County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.