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Demographic Data Report for Arkansas by County
Population: Age 50 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Arkansas

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,097,189.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 32 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 120,764,820.
Rank within US : N/A

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 70,923.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3055 of 3143

Craighead County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 34,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2939 of 3143

Faulkner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 38,608.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2933 of 3143

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 91,993.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2929 of 3143

Sevier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 30.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,851.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2891 of 3143

Clark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,813.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Lonoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 25,047.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2705 of 3143

Crittenden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,874.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2678 of 3143

Columbia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,592.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Mississippi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,304.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2637 of 3143

Pope County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 22,136.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2576 of 3143

Pulaski County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 138,321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2562 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,512.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 34.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 16,203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2528 of 3143

Sebastian County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 35.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 46,149.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2408 of 3143

Independence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,781.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2356 of 3143

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 28,065.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2356 of 3143

Miller County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,361.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2327 of 3143

St. Francis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,132.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2327 of 3143

Drew County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,215.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2299 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2281 of 3143

Bradley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,742.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2257 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2257 of 3143

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,636.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2237 of 3143

Saline County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 46,974.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2237 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 37.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 22,877.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2127 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 37.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 24,533.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2041 of 3143

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2019 of 3143

Hempstead County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,443.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1970 of 3143

Poinsett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,614.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1970 of 3143

Cross County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.3 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,328.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1954 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,676.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1861 of 3143

Yell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1861 of 3143

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,299.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1836 of 3143

Desha County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 39.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,214.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1766 of 3143

Grant County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 39.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,154.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,292.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1693 of 3143

Phillips County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,164.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1582 of 3143

Hot Spring County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 40.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,335.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1522 of 3143

Arkansas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 40.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,739.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1388 of 3143

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 40.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,573.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1388 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,090.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Pike County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,136.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Conway County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,669.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Logan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 41.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,861.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1205 of 3143

Ashley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 41.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,690.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1185 of 3143

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 42.0 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1115 of 3143

Little River County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 42.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,973.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1096 of 3143

Ouachita County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 42.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,315.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 42.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,059.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1033 of 3143

Chicot County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 42.7 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 978 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 42.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,333.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 942 of 3143

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 43.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 909 of 3143

Nevada County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 43.4 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,540.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 852 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 43.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,483.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 792 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 43.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,564.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 775 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 44.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,935.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Woodruff County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 44.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,683.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Garland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 44.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 44,767.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 648 of 3143

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 44.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,112.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3143

Dallas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,884.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 494 of 3143

Prairie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,724.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 494 of 3143

Izard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,522.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 455 of 3143

Sharp County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.8 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,319.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 438 of 3143

Lafayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 47.6 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,922.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 368 of 3143

Fulton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,915.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 332 of 3143

Searcy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,783.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 332 of 3143

Cleburne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,385.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 265 of 3143

Stone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.1 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 265 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,926.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 241 of 3143

Newton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.9 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,551.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 226 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,323.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 199 of 3143

Baxter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.5 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 21,822.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.2 percent.
People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,989.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 140 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 3:08 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age 50 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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