State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Arkansas by County
Population: Age 50 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 116,767,305.
• Rank within US : N/A

Arkansas

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,074,257.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 30 of 52

Washington County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 65,910.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3055 of 3143

Faulkner County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 36,098.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2963 of 3143

Benton County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 83,637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2928 of 3143

Craighead County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 33,162.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2909 of 3143

Sevier County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,978.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2861 of 3143

Lonoke County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 23,795.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2766 of 3143

Crittenden County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,837.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2730 of 3143

Clark County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2719 of 3143

Pope County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 21,381.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2608 of 3143

Mississippi County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,902.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2599 of 3143

Columbia County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,812.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2585 of 3143

Greene County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,724.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2533 of 3143

Pulaski County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 137,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2524 of 3143

Lincoln County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,594.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2454 of 3143

White County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 27,110.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2440 of 3143

Drew County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,165.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2434 of 3143

St. Francis County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,332.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Sebastian County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 45,198.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2417 of 3143

Miller County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,453.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2303 of 3143

Johnson County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,330.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2299 of 3143

Howard County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,694.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2229 of 3143

Saline County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 44,965.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Bradley County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,901.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2182 of 3143

Crawford County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 22,282.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2176 of 3143

Independence County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,974.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2154 of 3143

Jackson County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,331.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Jefferson County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 25,605.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2056 of 3143

Yell County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,705.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2045 of 3143

Poinsett County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2025 of 3143

Hempstead County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,697.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1993 of 3143

Union County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 14,925.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Cross County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,485.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1881 of 3143

Lee County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1866 of 3143

Lawrence County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,320.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1776 of 3143

Randolph County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1772 of 3143

Desha County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1760 of 3143

Grant County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,963.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1757 of 3143

Phillips County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,590.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1739 of 3143

Hot Spring County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 13,060.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1618 of 3143

Franklin County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,791.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1591 of 3143

Arkansas County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,956.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1438 of 3143

Pike County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1382 of 3143

Boone County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 15,271.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Ashley County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,920.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1293 of 3143

Conway County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1292 of 3143

Little River County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,966.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1267 of 3143

Madison County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,770.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1262 of 3143

Logan County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,783.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1211 of 3143

Perry County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1209 of 3143

Nevada County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1142 of 3143

Cleveland County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,173.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1131 of 3143

Clay County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,143.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1067 of 3143

Scott County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,171.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1046 of 3143

Ouachita County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,626.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1020 of 3143

Chicot County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,438.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 917 of 3143

Polk County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 776 of 3143

Carroll County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,344.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 738 of 3143

Garland County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 44,053.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 684 of 3143

Woodruff County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,848.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 600 of 3143

Prairie County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 564 of 3143

Calhoun County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,183.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 558 of 3143

Dallas County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,021.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 543 of 3143

Monroe County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,155.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 516 of 3143

Sharp County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,990.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 450 of 3143

Izard County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,370.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 419 of 3143

Lafayette County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,018.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 359 of 3143

Fulton County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 5,761.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 329 of 3143

Searcy County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,767.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 323 of 3143

Newton County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,571.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 269 of 3143

Cleburne County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 12,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 268 of 3143

Van Buren County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 7,716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Stone County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,115.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 221 of 3143

Montgomery County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,302.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Baxter County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 21,547.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 124 of 3143

Marion County

• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,810.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 112 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/24/2024 7:29 pm.
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.