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Cross County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.63% and a one-year growth rate of -0.6%. The median age in the county is 40.7, which is higher than the state median of 38.4, indicating an aging population. The age dependency ratio is notably high at 73.9, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to neighboring counties, Cross County's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in counties like Jefferson and Crittenden, which also show negative growth rates.