Scott Township, Poinsett County, Arkansas

Scott Township is a township in Poinsett County, Arkansas. About 937 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 71.6 sq mi (185 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Scott Township in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
937 ± 358
County
Poinsett County
School district
Harrisburg School District
Land area
71.6 sq mi (185 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$61,406 ± $25,701
Median home value
$76,300 ± $56,378
Water area
0.57 sq mi (1.48 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0511196944
Coordinates (central point)
35.494583, -90.723967

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Bolivar Township5.5 mi north
  2. Mitchell Township, Cross County7.4 mi southwest
  3. Coldwater Township, Cross County8.8 mi southeast
  4. Lunsford Township11 mi northeast
  5. Owen Township12 mi west
  6. Searcy Township, Cross County12 mi south
  7. Little River Township14 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Scott Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Poinsett County, largest first

  1. Willis Township8,327 people
  2. Bolivar Township4,308 people
  3. Little River Township2,838 people
  4. Greenwood Township2,459 people
  5. Greenfield Township1,101 people
  6. Tyronza Township888 people
  7. West Prairie Township840 people
  8. Owen Township342 people
  9. Dobson Township321 people
  10. Lunsford Township182 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Poinsett County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Scott Township

Longest day
14 hours 34 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 45 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:49 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:22 PM around June 29

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:11 AM5:13 PM10 h 2 min
Feb 156:49 AM5:44 PM10 h 55 min
Mar 157:13 AM7:10 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:30 AM7:35 PM13 h 5 min
May 155:58 AM8:00 PM14 h 2 min
Jun 155:47 AM8:19 PM14 h 32 min
Jul 155:58 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
Aug 156:22 AM7:52 PM13 h 30 min
Sep 156:45 AM7:10 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:09 AM6:27 PM11 h 18 min
Nov 156:38 AM4:56 PM10 h 18 min
Dec 157:04 AM4:51 PM9 h 47 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Poinsett County or the local office.

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