Clay County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clay County, Arkansas
Clay County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
14,280
Median Age
42.7
Male Median
42.2
Female Median
44.2
Clay County, Arkansas Population Growth

Clay County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -12.4%%.
-12.4%% Growth
Clay County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clay County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.7 | 14,280 |
| 2023 | 42.6 | 14,399 |
| 2022 | 42.7 | 14,537 |
| 2021 | 42.5 | 14,661 |
| 2020 | 42.7 | 14,710 |
| 2019 | 42.8 | 14,889 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | 15,061 |
| 2017 | 43.4 | 15,190 |
| 2016 | 44.0 | 15,202 |
| 2015 | 43.8 | 15,400 |
| 2014 | 43.8 | 15,577 |
| 2013 | 42.9 | 15,790 |
| 2012 | 42.9 | 15,981 |
| 2011 | 42.8 | 16,136 |
| 2010 | 43.0 | 16,297 |
Clay County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.0% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–54 | 23.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 21.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Clay County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clay County, Arkansas
The median age in Clay County, Arkansas is 42.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clay County, Arkansas is 14,280.
In Clay County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clay County, Arkansas has remained stable.