Wilmar, Arkansas
City · Population 392 · #293 in Arkansas
About Wilmar
Wilmar, AR is a tiny community located in southern Arkansas, home to 392 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Wilmar holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.53 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 256 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilmar News Today
- Wilmar man charged with first-degree murder in Drew County shooting on Sullivan Road KATV · Dec 22
- Ronald William Cowan Obituary (2026) - Wilmar, AR - Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Inc Legacy obituary · May 18
- Arkansas TV to join Mosaic Templars Cultural Center for Juneteenth celebration Paragould Daily Press · Jun 17
- Dennis Wayne Riley - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 26
- Celebrating Arkansas | Wilmar June Dinner PBS · Jun 6
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What Makes Wilmar Unique
- The only place in America named Wilmar — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilmar
- Monticello Sports Complex reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)392
Rank in state#293 of 500
Land area1.53 sq mi
Density256/sq mi
Coordinates33.6264, -91.9293