Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
28362
Sex Ratio
101.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.7 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.42 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Carroll County, AR, exhibits a population growth rate of 0.7% over the past year, slightly above the state average of 0.4%. With a median age of 44.6, it is older than many neighboring counties, such as Benton (35.7) and Washington (32.3), indicating a more mature demographic. The county's age dependency ratio of 82.1 is notably high, reflecting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly the elderly, with 23.1% of the population aged 65 and over. This trend suggests potential challenges in supporting an aging population compared to younger counties in Arkansas.
Dependency Rate
82.1 %
Median Age
44.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
23.1 %
Active Aging Index
131.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
42.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
40.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
11357
Married-couple Household
6254
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.06 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.69 %
Average Household Size
2.47 p
Average Family Size
2.95 p
Household with Children (%)
27.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
41 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23.3 %
Now Married
58.2 %
Widowed
7.2 %
Divorced
11.3 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.