Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
33129
Sex Ratio
113.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.12 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Hot Spring County, AR, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.1% over the past year, slightly below the state average of 0.4%. The county's median age of 42.6 is higher than the state median of 38.4, indicating an aging population. Notably, Hot Spring County has a high sex ratio of 113.6, suggesting a significant male population compared to females. With 19.6% of residents under 18 and 19.2% above 65, the age dependency ratio of 63.4 reflects a balanced demographic, though it leans towards an older population compared to many neighboring counties.
Dependency Rate
63.4 %
Median Age
42.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.2 %
Active Aging Index
117.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
31.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
32 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
11900
Married-couple Household
6296
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.03 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.41 %
Average Household Size
2.59 p
Average Family Size
3.15 p
Household with Children (%)
30 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
35 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
26.5 %
Now Married
51.2 %
Widowed
8.1 %
Divorced
14.2 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.