Sharp County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Sharp County, Arkansas
Sharp County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,773
Median Age
47.1
Male Median
46.0
Female Median
48.1
Sharp County, Arkansas Population Growth

Sharp County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.0%%.
+2.0%% Growth
Sharp County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Sharp County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.1 | 17,773 |
| 2023 | 47.5 | 17,597 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 17,422 |
| 2021 | 47.1 | 17,243 |
| 2020 | 47.9 | 17,217 |
| 2019 | 47.6 | 17,139 |
| 2018 | 47.4 | 17,043 |
| 2017 | 47.3 | 17,041 |
| 2016 | 47.9 | 17,027 |
| 2015 | 47.2 | 17,055 |
| 2014 | 46.8 | 17,117 |
| 2013 | 46.6 | 17,203 |
| 2012 | 46.4 | 17,278 |
| 2011 | 46.4 | 17,386 |
| 2010 | 46.1 | 17,432 |
Sharp County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 25.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Sharp County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 47.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Sharp County, Arkansas
The median age in Sharp County, Arkansas is 47.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Sharp County, Arkansas is 17,773.
In Sharp County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Sharp County, Arkansas has remained stable.