Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Arkansas
Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,049,391
Median Age
38.5
Male Median
37.3
Female Median
39.7
Arkansas Population Growth
Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.2%%.
+6.2%% Growth
Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.5 | 3,049,391 |
| 2023 | 38.4 | 3,032,651 |
| 2022 | 38.4 | 3,018,669 |
| 2021 | 38.3 | 3,006,309 |
| 2020 | 38.3 | 3,011,873 |
| 2019 | 38.1 | 2,999,370 |
| 2018 | 37.9 | 2,990,671 |
| 2017 | 37.9 | 2,977,944 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 2,968,472 |
| 2015 | 37.7 | 2,958,208 |
| 2014 | 37.6 | 2,947,036 |
| 2013 | 37.5 | 2,933,369 |
| 2012 | 37.4 | 2,916,372 |
| 2011 | 37.3 | 2,895,928 |
| 2010 | 37.2 | 2,872,684 |
Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 17.2% |
| 18–24 | 9.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65+ | 17.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Arkansas
The median age in Arkansas is 38.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Arkansas is 3,049,391.
In Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Arkansas has remained stable.