Bearden is a city in northeastern Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 776 people, 392 households, and 248 families residing in the city.

The racial makeup of the city was 58.7% White, 32.5% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian and 2.5% from two or more races.

Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Bearden School District, which includes: