Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
21469
Sex Ratio
89.1 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.6 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Clark County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.6% and a one-year growth rate of -0.5%. This contrasts sharply with the overall state growth rate of 0.41%. The county has a notably younger median age of 31.7 years compared to the state median of 38.4 years, indicating a potentially more vibrant youth demographic. However, its sex ratio of 89.1 is significantly lower than the state average of 97.7, suggesting a gender imbalance. The age dependency ratio of 55.3 is also lower than the state average, reflecting a relatively healthier working-age population.
Dependency Rate
55.3 %
Median Age
31.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
16.2 %
Active Aging Index
99.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
25.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
30.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
7955
Married-couple Household
3590
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.4 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.25 %
Average Household Size
2.38 p
Average Family Size
3.06 p
Household with Children (%)
25.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
33.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
40.9 %
Now Married
42.6 %
Widowed
6.9 %
Divorced
9.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.