Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
12183
Sex Ratio
100.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.05 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Fulton County, AR, exhibits a unique demographic profile compared to other counties in Arkansas. With a median age of 47.4, it is significantly older than the state median of 38.4, reflecting a higher old-age dependency ratio of 47.8%. The county's population growth rate of 0.9% over the past year contrasts with the state’s growth of 0.4%, indicating a slight resilience in population trends. However, its population CAGR of -0.05% over 13 years suggests long-term stagnation. The sex ratio is balanced at 100.0, and the percentage of residents above 65 years (25.5%) is notably higher than the state average of 17.2%, highlighting potential challenges in supporting an aging population.
Dependency Rate
87.3 %
Median Age
47.4 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
25.5 %
Active Aging Index
149.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
47.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
4780
Married-couple Household
2306
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.07 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
3.11 %
Average Household Size
2.51 p
Average Family Size
3.33 p
Household with Children (%)
27.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
42.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
20 %
Now Married
51.3 %
Widowed
11.6 %
Divorced
17.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.