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Crittenden County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.46% and a one-year growth rate of -0.8%. The median age is relatively young at 35.8 years, but the sex ratio is low at 90.2 males per 100 females, indicating a demographic imbalance. The age dependency ratio is high at 71.5, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the youth, with 27.1% under 18. Compared to other counties in Arkansas, Crittenden's population decline contrasts sharply with the growth seen in counties like Benton and Washington, which have robust growth rates and younger median ages.