Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
124611
Sex Ratio
95.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
1.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
1.17 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Faulkner County, AR, exhibits a population growth rate of 1.2% over the past year, slightly above the state average of 0.4%. With a median age of 33.8, it is younger than many neighboring counties, such as Saline (40.3) and Pulaski (37.7), indicating a potentially more vibrant workforce. The county's age dependency ratio of 56 suggests a balanced demographic, with a lower percentage of residents over 65 (13.3%) compared to the state average (17.2%). This positions Faulkner County favorably for economic growth and community development relative to other counties in Arkansas.
Dependency Rate
56 %
Median Age
33.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
13.3 %
Active Aging Index
71.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
20.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
35.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
47396
Married-couple Household
23760
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.23 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.05 %
Average Household Size
2.52 p
Average Family Size
3.06 p
Household with Children (%)
32.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
24.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
33.6 %
Now Married
50.5 %
Widowed
4.9 %
Divorced
11.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.