Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
16905
Sex Ratio
98.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.06 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Marion County, AR, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.9% over the past year, contrasting with the state average of 0.4%. However, its 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is notably low at 0.06%, indicating long-term stagnation. The county has a median age of 51.7, significantly higher than the state median of 38.4, reflecting an aging population, with 28.8% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio of 89.4 is among the highest in Arkansas, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population compared to counties like Benton and Washington, which have younger demographics and higher growth rates.
Dependency Rate
89.4 %
Median Age
51.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
28.8 %
Active Aging Index
187.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
54.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
7140
Married-couple Household
3741
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.11 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.73 %
Average Household Size
2.35 p
Average Family Size
2.89 p
Household with Children (%)
20.1 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
47.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
17.4 %
Now Married
57.3 %
Widowed
9.4 %
Divorced
15.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.