Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
286528
Sex Ratio
101.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
2.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
2.63 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Benton County, AR, exhibits a robust population growth rate of 2.8% over the past year, significantly outpacing the state average of 0.4%. With a median age of 35.7, it is younger than the state median of 38.4, and it has a favorable sex ratio of 101.2, indicating a balanced demographic. The county's age dependency ratio of 64.7 suggests a healthy working-age population, with 25.7% of residents under 18 and only 13.6% above 65. Compared to neighboring counties like Washington (1.9% growth) and Pulaski (0.1% growth), Benton stands out as a dynamic region in Arkansas.
Dependency Rate
64.7 %
Median Age
35.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
13.6 %
Active Aging Index
63.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
22.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
42.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
104164
Married-couple Household
61165
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
2.34 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
3.02 %
Average Household Size
2.72 p
Average Family Size
3.19 p
Household with Children (%)
38.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
24.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
27.3 %
Now Married
58.5 %
Widowed
4.7 %
Divorced
9.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.