Jefferson County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jefferson County, Arkansas
Jefferson County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
64,802
Median Age
39.7
Male Median
37.9
Female Median
41.3
Jefferson County, Arkansas Population Growth

Jefferson County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -17.4%%.
-17.4%% Growth
Jefferson County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jefferson County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.7 | 64,802 |
| 2023 | 39.5 | 65,780 |
| 2022 | 39.5 | 66,934 |
| 2021 | 39.6 | 68,199 |
| 2020 | 39.5 | 68,123 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 69,282 |
| 2018 | 38.8 | 70,424 |
| 2017 | 39.0 | 71,373 |
| 2016 | 38.7 | 72,385 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | 73,548 |
| 2014 | 38.0 | 74,655 |
| 2013 | 37.5 | 75,782 |
| 2012 | 37.2 | 76,836 |
| 2011 | 36.7 | 77,693 |
| 2010 | 36.5 | 78,447 |
Jefferson County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 15.6% |
| 18–24 | 10.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65+ | 18.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Jefferson County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jefferson County, Arkansas
The median age in Jefferson County, Arkansas is 39.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jefferson County, Arkansas is 64,802.
In Jefferson County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jefferson County, Arkansas is aging.