Arkansas County, AR Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Arkansas County was 16,512, a 1.02% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Arkansas County's population was 16,683, a decline of 2.48% compared to a population of 17,107 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Arkansas County, AR population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Arkansas County decreased by 4,274. In this period, the peak population was 20,786 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 20,786 - -
2001 20,631 -155 -0.75%
2002 20,414 -217 -1.05%
2003 20,059 -355 -1.74%
2004 20,057 -2 -0.01%
2005 20,046 -11 -0.05%
2006 19,878 -168 -0.84%
2007 19,526 -352 -1.77%
2008 19,362 -164 -0.84%
2009 19,215 -147 -0.76%
2010 19,049 -166 -0.86%
2011 18,915 -134 -0.7%
2012 19,007 92 0.49%
2013 18,797 -210 -1.1%
2014 18,524 -273 -1.45%
2015 18,376 -148 -0.8%
2016 18,204 -172 -0.94%
2017 17,925 -279 -1.53%
2018 17,779 -146 -0.81%
2019 17,515 -264 -1.48%
2020 17,107 -408 -2.33%
2021 16,683 -424 -2.48%
2022 16,512 -171 -1.02%
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Arkansas County, AR population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Arkansas County's population decreased by 1,737 (8.36%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Arkansas County's population decreased by 1,942 (10.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Arkansas County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Arkansas County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 16,512. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Arkansas County's population peaked in year 2000 at 20,786.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Arkansas County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 16,512.

Arkansas County, AR annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Arkansas County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 21 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Arkansas County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.93% per year. Overall the population shrank 20.56% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Arkansas County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Arkansas County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.93% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 595. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2011 to 2012, Arkansas County's population grew the most with an increase of 92 (0.49%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Arkansas County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 424 (-2.48%).

Things to know

Is Arkansas County, AR population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Arkansas County's population decreased by 595 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 424 (2.48%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 171 (1.02%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Arkansas County, AR changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Arkansas County decreased by 2,285 (12.16%). The population was highest at 18,797 in the year 2013 and lowest at 16,512 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.40%.

References

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Arkansas County, AR Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Arkansas County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Arkansas County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Arkansas County was 16,512, a 1.02% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Arkansas County population was 16,683, a decline of 2.48% compared to a population of 17,107 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Arkansas County decreased by 4,274. In this period, the peak population was 20,786 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Arkansas County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Arkansas County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Arkansas County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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