Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
42682
Sex Ratio
99.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.07 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Miller County, AR, is experiencing a slight population decline, with a -0.5% growth rate over the past year, contrasting with the state's modest growth of 0.4%. The county's median age is 39.9, slightly above the state average of 38.4, indicating a relatively mature population. The age dependency ratio of 67.2 suggests a significant proportion of dependents, similar to other counties like Sebastian and Greene. Notably, Miller County has a balanced sex ratio of 99.2, which is better than some neighboring counties. Overall, Miller County's demographic trends reflect challenges in population retention compared to more rapidly growing areas in Arkansas.
Dependency Rate
67.2 %
Median Age
39.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
16.6 %
Active Aging Index
84.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
27.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
15863
Married-couple Household
6354
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.37 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-2.32 %
Average Household Size
2.61 p
Average Family Size
3.36 p
Household with Children (%)
32.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
30.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
32.1 %
Now Married
43.7 %
Widowed
8.1 %
Divorced
16.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.