Independence County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
38,175
Median Age
38.7
Male Median
37.5
Female Median
39.4
Independence County, Arkansas Population Growth

Independence County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.1%%.
+6.1%% Growth
Independence County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Independence County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.7 | 38,175 |
| 2023 | 39.0 | 38,120 |
| 2022 | 39.1 | 37,910 |
| 2021 | 39.4 | 37,796 |
| 2020 | 39.4 | 37,585 |
| 2019 | 39.3 | 37,427 |
| 2018 | 39.4 | 37,264 |
| 2017 | 39.8 | 37,097 |
| 2016 | 39.2 | 37,030 |
| 2015 | 38.7 | 36,952 |
| 2014 | 38.5 | 36,861 |
| 2013 | 38.3 | 36,786 |
| 2012 | 38.0 | 36,572 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 36,279 |
| 2010 | 38.7 | 35,994 |
Independence County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 18.4% |
| 18–24 | 9.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 17.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Independence County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Independence County, Arkansas
The median age in Independence County, Arkansas is 38.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Independence County, Arkansas is 38,175.
In Independence County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Independence County, Arkansas has remained stable.