Baxter County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Baxter County, Arkansas
Baxter County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
42,407
Median Age
51.4
Male Median
49.5
Female Median
53.2
Baxter County, Arkansas Population Growth

Baxter County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.5%%.
+2.5%% Growth
Baxter County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Baxter County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.4 | 42,407 |
| 2023 | 51.9 | 42,150 |
| 2022 | 52.1 | 41,801 |
| 2021 | 51.8 | 41,476 |
| 2020 | 52.3 | 41,673 |
| 2019 | 52.2 | 41,427 |
| 2018 | 52.1 | 41,219 |
| 2017 | 51.8 | 41,093 |
| 2016 | 51.8 | 40,992 |
| 2015 | 51.5 | 41,040 |
| 2014 | 51.1 | 41,154 |
| 2013 | 50.9 | 41,281 |
| 2012 | 50.8 | 41,387 |
| 2011 | 50.4 | 41,527 |
| 2010 | 50.1 | 41,388 |
Baxter County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 13.5% |
| 18–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–54 | 21.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 31.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Baxter County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 94.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 60.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Baxter County, Arkansas
The median age in Baxter County, Arkansas is 51.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Baxter County, Arkansas is 42,407.
In Baxter County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 31.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Baxter County, Arkansas has remained stable.