Saline County, Arkansas

Saline County
Saline County Courthouse in Benton
Saline County Courthouse in Benton
Map of Arkansas highlighting Saline County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°39′04″N 92°40′54″W / 34.651111111111°N 92.681666666667°W / 34.651111111111; -92.681666666667
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedNovember 2, 1835
SeatBenton
Largest cityBenton
Area
 • Total730 sq mi (1,900 km2)
 • Land724 sq mi (1,880 km2)
 • Water6.9 sq mi (18 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total123,416
 • Density170/sq mi (65/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.salinecounty.org

Saline County (/sə.ˈln/ 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.

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Saline County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.