Emerson, Arkansas
Town · Population 280 · #335 in Arkansas
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About Emerson
Set in the southwestern part of Arkansas, Emerson is a tiny community, home to 280 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Emerson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 283 residents per square mile.
📰 Emerson News Today
- A new college football coach wears many hats. At Arkansas, fundraiser is chief among them - The Athletic The New York Times · Aug 12
- Emerson High School (AR) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Charles Wesley Wilson Obituary (2026) - Emerson, AR - Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia Legacy obituary · Jun 24
- 2026 Arkansas High School Boys Basketball Regionals: Brackets, Schedules - Feb. 23 Sports Illustrated · Feb 23
- Harvest Regional Food Bank offering free summer lunches for area kids Magnolia Banner News · May 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Emerson Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Emerson — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏫 Schools in Emerson
- EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)280
Rank in state#335 of 500
Land area0.99 sq mi
Density283/sq mi
Coordinates33.0973, -93.1960