Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
100021
Sex Ratio
93.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.4 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Garland County, AR, exhibits a moderate population growth rate of 0.3% over the past year, slightly below the state average of 0.4%. The county has a notably higher median age of 45.4 years compared to the state median of 38.4, indicating an aging population. With 24% of residents aged 65 and older, Garland County has a significant old-age dependency ratio of 42.7, higher than many neighboring counties. This demographic trend suggests a need for services catering to older adults, contrasting with younger populations in counties like Benton and Washington, which have lower median ages and higher growth rates.
Dependency Rate
77.9 %
Median Age
45.4 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
24 %
Active Aging Index
148.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
42.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
35.2 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
43220
Married-couple Household
19209
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.62 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
3.1 %
Average Household Size
2.27 p
Average Family Size
2.77 p
Household with Children (%)
28.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
40.3 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
25.6 %
Now Married
50.1 %
Widowed
8.6 %
Divorced
15.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.