Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
4773
Sex Ratio
102.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.22 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Calhoun County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year CAGR of -1.22% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.8%, contrasting sharply with the overall state growth rate of 0.4%. The county's median age is notably higher at 44.2 years, indicating an aging population compared to the state median of 38.4 years. Additionally, Calhoun has a higher old-age dependency ratio (35.7) than the state average (28.8), suggesting increased pressure on the working-age population. In terms of demographics, the sex ratio of 102.8 is above the state average of 97.7, indicating a slightly higher number of males.
Dependency Rate
66.9 %
Median Age
44.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.4 %
Active Aging Index
145.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
35.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
31.2 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
1498
Married-couple Household
874
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-2.86 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.15 %
Average Household Size
3.07 p
Average Family Size
3.76 p
Household with Children (%)
33.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
44.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
31.7 %
Now Married
45.5 %
Widowed
8.4 %
Divorced
14.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.