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Demographic Profile

Jefferson County

TSAC-CFD-05069

Table of Content

Snapshot

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Total Population
66934
CAGR (2011-2025)
-1.31 %
Median Age
39.5 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
17.7 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
66934
Sex Ratio
100.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.31 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Jefferson County, AR, is experiencing a concerning population decline, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.31% and a one-year growth rate of -1.9%. The median age is 39.5, slightly above the state average of 38.4, indicating a relatively mature population. The county's age dependency ratio stands at 64.5, similar to other counties like Pulaski and Sebastian, but with a higher percentage of residents under 18 (21.5%) compared to the state average (23.1%). This trend of population decrease contrasts sharply with the growth seen in counties like Benton and Washington, highlighting potential socio-economic challenges in Jefferson County.

Dependency Rate
64.5 %
Median Age
39.5 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.7 %
Active Aging Index
99.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
35.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
24278
Married-couple Household
9430
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.2 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.57 %
Average Household Size
2.51 p
Average Family Size
3.23 p
Household with Children (%)
26.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
34.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
37.7 %
Now Married
42.1 %
Widowed
7.3 %
Divorced
12.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
97.3 %
Two or More Races
2.7 %
Non-White
61.4 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
2.4 %
White
25818
Black
37460
Asian
523
Native American
85
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
25818
Native US Citizen (%)
61.4 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
80.9 %
Born in Other State (%)
17 %
Foreign Born (%)
1.8 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
50.2 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
13.1 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
66.8 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
27.1 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
6.1 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
214
Number of Adherents
46761
Adherents (% of Total Population)
69.9 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
68.3 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
9210
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
20.2 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 36303
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 33506
Median Income College Grads
$ 43582
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 56807
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
39.7 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
15.6 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 46855
Household Income (Median)
$ 64705
Per Capita Income
$ 24571
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
31.5 %
Gini Index
0.4686*
Poverty Rate
19.5 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov