Where is Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA?

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Where is Pine Bluff Located? - Pine Bluff is a city located in the Jefferson County of Arkansas, United States. Pine Bluff lies between 37.5485 Degrees North latitudes and 121.9886 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pine Bluff Located?

Pine Bluff is a city located in the Jefferson County of Arkansas, United States. Pine Bluff lies between 37.5485 Degrees North latitudes and 121.9886 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pine Bluff city is 41253 people and the city has a total area of 43.77 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pine Bluff, Arkansas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPine Bluff
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
State CapitalLittle Rock
US RegionSouthern United States (West South Central Region)
Latitude34.2284° N
Longitude92.0032° W
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Land Area46.76 sq mi
Water Area0.69 sq mi
Total Area47.45 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)41,253
Population DensityApproximately 882 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes71601, 71602, 71603, 71611, 71613
Area Code870
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code05-55310
Congressional DistrictArkansas's 4th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pine Bluff

CategoryDetails
Airport NameGrider Field Airport
IATA CodePBF
PortPort of Pine Bluff
Major HighwaysInterstate 530, U.S. Route 65, U.S. Route 79, U.S. Route 425, Arkansas Highway 530
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is in Little Rock
Local Bus/Transit ServicePine Bluff Transit System
  • Interstate 530 – Primary freeway connecting Pine Bluff with Little Rock and central Arkansas.
  • U.S. Route 65 – Major north–south highway linking Pine Bluff with southeastern Arkansas and Missouri.
  • U.S. Route 79 – Connects the city with Little Rock, Camden, and northeastern Texas.
  • U.S. Route 425 – Provides regional access through southeastern Arkansas and into Louisiana and Mississippi.
  • Arkansas Highway 530 – Serves the eastern side of the city and connects with surrounding communities.

Top Places to Visit in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Landmark NameType
Arkansas Railroad MuseumRailroad Museum
Delta Rivers Nature CenterNature Center
Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Lake SaracenLake
Arts & Science Center for Southeast ArkansasMuseum
Regional ParkCity Park
The Saenger TheatreHistoric Theater
Port of Pine BluffRiverfront Attraction
Harbor Oaks Golf ClubGolf Course
Martin Luther King Jr. ParkCommunity Park

Driving Distances from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Little RockArkansas4550 minutes
SheridanArkansas2530 minutes
Star CityArkansas2735 minutes
White HallArkansas815 minutes
StuttgartArkansas481 hour
MonticelloArkansas461 hour
CamdenArkansas681 hour 15 minutes
MalvernArkansas631 hour 10 minutes
Hot SpringsArkansas751 hour 25 minutes
MemphisTennessee1462 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPublicUniversityHistorically Black university and agricultural research
Southeast Arkansas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce development and technical education
University of Arkansas at Little RockPublicUniversityBusiness, law, and research programs
Arkansas Baptist CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and Christian education
Shorter CollegePrivateCommunity CollegeAssociate degree programs
Pine Bluff School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Arkansas River, Lake Saracen, Bayou Bartholomew, Bayou Meto, Plum Bayou, Fourche Creek, Cane Creek, Lake Langhofer.

Golf Courses in Pine Bluff

Harbor Oaks Golf Club, Pine Bluff Country Club, Saracen Landing Golf Course, The Ridges at Village Creek, Sheridan Country Club.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Pine Bluff was founded in 1839 on a high bluff overlooking the Arkansas River, which quickly made it an important river transportation and trading center.
  • During the nineteenth century, the city became a major hub for Arkansas's cotton industry, supported by river commerce and expanding railroad connections.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff traces its origins to 1873, making it one of the state's oldest historically Black institutions of higher education.
  • Throughout the twentieth century, Pine Bluff developed into an important manufacturing, agricultural, and industrial center in southeastern Arkansas.
  • Today, Pine Bluff is recognized for its rich cultural heritage, museums, riverfront attractions, and its continuing role as the commercial and educational center of Jefferson County.

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