Craighead County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
113,249
Median Age
34.5
Male Median
33.4
Female Median
36.1
Craighead County, Arkansas Population Growth

Craighead County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +21.3%%.
+21.3%% Growth
Craighead County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Craighead County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.5 | 113,249 |
| 2023 | 34.5 | 112,097 |
| 2022 | 34.4 | 111,038 |
| 2021 | 34.3 | 109,875 |
| 2020 | 34.4 | 109,081 |
| 2019 | 34.2 | 107,345 |
| 2018 | 34.1 | 105,701 |
| 2017 | 34.0 | 104,246 |
| 2016 | 33.9 | 102,884 |
| 2015 | 33.5 | 101,409 |
| 2014 | 33.4 | 99,835 |
| 2013 | 33.1 | 98,398 |
| 2012 | 33.1 | 96,709 |
| 2011 | 33.2 | 95,034 |
| 2010 | 33.3 | 93,329 |
Craighead County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 18.6% |
| 18–24 | 10.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.8% |
| 65+ | 13.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Craighead County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 22.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Craighead County, Arkansas
The median age in Craighead County, Arkansas is 34.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Craighead County, Arkansas is 113,249.
In Craighead County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Craighead County, Arkansas has remained stable.