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Conway County, AR, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years, with a CAGR of -0.11%, although it has seen a modest growth rate of 0.5% in the last year. The median age of 42.2 is higher than the state average of 38.4, indicating an aging population, with 19.5% over 65 years old. The county's age dependency ratio of 72.4 is notably high, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to neighboring counties, Conway's demographic trends reflect a more mature population, contrasting with the younger demographics in counties like Washington and Benton.