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Demographic Profile

Chicot County

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Snapshot

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Total Population
10234
CAGR (2011-2025)
-1.39 %
Median Age
43.2 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
21.3 %
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
10234
Sex Ratio
101.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.39 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Chicot County, AR, is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -1.6% over the past year and a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.39%. The median age in Chicot County is notably higher at 43.2 years compared to the state median of 38.4 years, indicating an aging population. The county's age dependency ratio of 76.1 is among the highest in Arkansas, reflecting a substantial proportion of dependents (both young and elderly). In contrast, counties like Benton and Washington are seeing robust growth, highlighting a stark demographic divide within the state.

Dependency Rate
76.1 %
Median Age
43.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.3 %
Active Aging Index
117.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
37.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
4008
Married-couple Household
1566
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.33 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.15 %
Average Household Size
2.37 p
Average Family Size
3.19 p
Household with Children (%)
27.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
31.1 %
Now Married
42.6 %
Widowed
10.6 %
Divorced
15.7 %
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
96.9 %
Two or More Races
3.1 %
Non-White
57.6 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
6.1 %
White
4339
Black
5483
Asian
26
Native American
4
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
4339
Native US Citizen (%)
57.6 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
64.5 %
Born in Other State (%)
31.4 %
Foreign Born (%)
2.7 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
38.5 %
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)
10.4 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
62.9 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
37.1 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
0 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
38
Number of Adherents
5683
Adherents (% of Total Population)
55.5 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
54.3 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1245
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
17.6 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 36446
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 27778
Median Income College Grads
$ 48147
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 80625
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
40.1 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
22.8 %
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)
$ 36593
Household Income (Median)
$ 61443
Per Capita Income
$ 24156
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
64.7 %
Gini Index
0.5559*
Poverty Rate
27.4 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov