Named in favor of the Salt reserves found within its borders, Saline County was created in the year 1835 with an area of 730.46 sq mi. The county is a home to over 0.1 million people with an amalgamation of White, Native American, black or African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, and others including more than 31.7K households and 24.5 K families. Benton forms the county seat.

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