Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
22707
Sex Ratio
93.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.72 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Columbia County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.72% and a one-year growth rate of -1%. This trend contrasts sharply with the overall state growth rate of 0.41%. The county has a median age of 35.1, which is younger than the state median of 38.4, indicating a relatively youthful demographic. However, the sex ratio of 93.8 suggests a slight imbalance in gender distribution. With 21% of the population under 18 and 17.2% above 65, Columbia County's age dependency ratio of 61.8 is higher than many neighboring counties, reflecting potential challenges in supporting its aging population.
Dependency Rate
61.8 %
Median Age
35.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.2 %
Active Aging Index
97.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
27.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
34 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
7826
Married-couple Household
3751
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.94 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.75 %
Average Household Size
2.65 p
Average Family Size
3.38 p
Household with Children (%)
27.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
35 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
35.6 %
Now Married
45.9 %
Widowed
7.9 %
Divorced
10.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.