Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
20782
Sex Ratio
99.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.11 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Conway County, AR, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years, with a CAGR of -0.11%, although it has seen a modest growth rate of 0.5% in the last year. The median age of 42.2 is higher than the state average of 38.4, indicating an aging population, with 19.5% over 65 years old. The county's age dependency ratio of 72.4 is notably high, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to neighboring counties, Conway's demographic trends reflect a more mature population, contrasting with the younger demographics in counties like Washington and Benton.
Dependency Rate
72.4 %
Median Age
42.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.5 %
Active Aging Index
102.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
8422
Married-couple Household
3949
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.19 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.45 %
Average Household Size
2.45 p
Average Family Size
2.95 p
Household with Children (%)
29.9 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
34.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
24.2 %
Now Married
53.1 %
Widowed
7.1 %
Divorced
15.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.