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Demographic Profile

Columbia County

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Snapshot

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Total Population
22707
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.72 %
Median Age
35.1 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
17.2 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
22707
Sex Ratio
93.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.72 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Columbia County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.72% and a one-year growth rate of -1%. This trend contrasts sharply with the overall state growth rate of 0.41%. The county has a median age of 35.1, which is younger than the state median of 38.4, indicating a relatively youthful demographic. However, the sex ratio of 93.8 suggests a slight imbalance in gender distribution. With 21% of the population under 18 and 17.2% above 65, Columbia County's age dependency ratio of 61.8 is higher than many neighboring counties, reflecting potential challenges in supporting its aging population.

Dependency Rate
61.8 %
Median Age
35.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.2 %
Active Aging Index
97.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
27.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
34 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
7826
Married-couple Household
3751
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.94 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.75 %
Average Household Size
2.65 p
Average Family Size
3.38 p
Household with Children (%)
27.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
35 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
35.6 %
Now Married
45.9 %
Widowed
7.9 %
Divorced
10.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
98.2 %
Two or More Races
1.8 %
Non-White
38.9 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
3 %
White
13877
Black
8082
Asian
104
Native American
104
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
13877
Native US Citizen (%)
38.9 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
68.4 %
Born in Other State (%)
30 %
Foreign Born (%)
1.5 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
22 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
11.5 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
52.3 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
46.1 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
1.5 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
99
Number of Adherents
18864
Adherents (% of Total Population)
83.1 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
81.5 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
2694
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
19 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 37673
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 35667
Median Income College Grads
$ 52059
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 57966
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
36.3 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
24.2 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 47441
Household Income (Median)
$ 72061
Per Capita Income
$ 27243
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
35.5 %
Gini Index
0.5224*
Poverty Rate
22.5 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov