About Egypt
Egypt is a tiny community in northeastern Arkansas, home to 108 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Egypt is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 318 residents per square mile.
📰 Egypt News Today
- Egypt’s coach waves flag, triggers debate - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 5
- Egypt: Facts and figures, January – December 2025 [EN/AR] ReliefWeb · Apr 7
- Patricia Welch Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Egypt, AR - Jonesboro Sun Legacy obituary · Mar 14
- Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT with Foundation of Arts at The Forum in Jonesboro BroadwayWorld · Mar 3
- Upstart Switzerland takes its shot at Argentina - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Egypt Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)108
Rank in state#441 of 500
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density318/sq mi
Coordinates35.8678, -90.9458