Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
37910
Sex Ratio
99.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.43 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Independence County, AR, exhibits a moderate population growth rate of 0.3% over the past year, slightly below the state average of 0.4%. With a median age of 39.1, it is older than the younger counties like Benton (35.7) and Washington (32.3), indicating a more mature demographic. The county's age dependency ratio of 70.1 is higher than the state average of 67.5, suggesting a greater proportion of dependents. Notably, the sex ratio is balanced at 99.9, reflecting demographic stability. Overall, Independence County's trends align closely with state patterns, though it faces challenges related to an aging population.
Dependency Rate
70.1 %
Median Age
39.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.4 %
Active Aging Index
87.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
40.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
14417
Married-couple Household
7575
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.22 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.47 %
Average Household Size
2.56 p
Average Family Size
3.1 p
Household with Children (%)
33.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
31.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
25.1 %
Now Married
54.4 %
Widowed
7.8 %
Divorced
12.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.