Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
17160
Sex Ratio
96.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.48 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Franklin County, AR, exhibits a population decline with a 13-year CAGR of -0.48%, contrasting with the state's modest growth rate of 0.41%. The county's median age of 42.5 is higher than the state average of 38.4, indicating an aging population, with 19.9% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio of 73.9 is notably high, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to neighboring counties like Pulaski and Benton, which show positive growth and younger median ages, Franklin County faces demographic challenges that may impact its economic vitality.
Dependency Rate
73.9 %
Median Age
42.5 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.9 %
Active Aging Index
109.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
34.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
6705
Married-couple Household
3260
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.04 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.19 %
Average Household Size
2.5 p
Average Family Size
3.15 p
Household with Children (%)
29.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
36.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23.2 %
Now Married
52.4 %
Widowed
10.6 %
Divorced
13.8 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.