Jackson County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,712
Median Age
40.2
Male Median
39.4
Female Median
40.7
Jackson County, Arkansas Population Growth

Jackson County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -7.2%%.
-7.2%% Growth
Jackson County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jackson County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.2 | 16,712 |
| 2023 | 40.4 | 16,775 |
| 2022 | 40.2 | 16,784 |
| 2021 | 40.4 | 16,878 |
| 2020 | 40.0 | 16,908 |
| 2019 | 39.7 | 17,027 |
| 2018 | 39.9 | 17,225 |
| 2017 | 40.5 | 17,429 |
| 2016 | 40.8 | 17,495 |
| 2015 | 41.0 | 17,597 |
| 2014 | 40.9 | 17,746 |
| 2013 | 41.2 | 17,809 |
| 2012 | 40.9 | 17,885 |
| 2011 | 40.8 | 17,969 |
| 2010 | 40.0 | 18,015 |
Jackson County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.0% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–54 | 26.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65+ | 17.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Jackson County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 61.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jackson County, Arkansas
The median age in Jackson County, Arkansas is 40.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jackson County, Arkansas is 16,712.
In Jackson County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jackson County, Arkansas has remained stable.