Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
12024
Sex Ratio
94.7 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.7 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.74 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Little River County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.74% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.7%, contrasting with the overall state growth rate of 0.4%. The county has a median age of 42.3, which is higher than the state median of 38.4, indicating an aging population. Additionally, the age dependency ratio is notably high at 76.1, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to neighboring counties, Little River's demographic trends reflect challenges in retaining younger residents and managing an increasing elderly population.
Dependency Rate
76.1 %
Median Age
42.3 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.1 %
Active Aging Index
115 %
Old Dependency Rate
37.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
4734
Married-couple Household
2272
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.1 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.4 %
Average Household Size
2.5 p
Average Family Size
3.06 p
Household with Children (%)
26.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23 %
Now Married
50.9 %
Widowed
11.3 %
Divorced
14.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.