Hempstead County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,508
Median Age
41.2
Male Median
39.9
Female Median
41.5
Hempstead County, Arkansas Population Growth

Hempstead County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -14.2%%.
-14.2%% Growth
Hempstead County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hempstead County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.2 | 19,508 |
| 2023 | 41.1 | 19,778 |
| 2022 | 40.4 | 20,037 |
| 2021 | 41.0 | 20,352 |
| 2020 | 40.8 | 21,695 |
| 2019 | 40.4 | 21,842 |
| 2018 | 39.9 | 22,018 |
| 2017 | 38.9 | 22,154 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | 22,208 |
| 2015 | 39.1 | 22,336 |
| 2014 | 38.9 | 22,419 |
| 2013 | 38.8 | 22,509 |
| 2012 | 38.6 | 22,548 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 22,658 |
| 2010 | 37.1 | 22,747 |
Hempstead County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.4% |
| 5–17 | 18.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65+ | 18.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Hempstead County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hempstead County, Arkansas
The median age in Hempstead County, Arkansas is 41.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hempstead County, Arkansas is 19,508.
In Hempstead County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hempstead County, Arkansas is aging.