525,644 seniors call Arkansas home — 17.3% of the population.
Arkansas has the largest senior population in the nation, with 56,191 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 38.4 years.
Seniors in Arkansas have a median household income of $63,504. About 10.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 39.0% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulaski County | 64,832 | 16.3% |
| 2 | Benton County | 40,157 | 13.6% |
| 3 | Washington County | 30,500 | 12.1% |
| 4 | Garland County | 24,304 | 24.3% |
| 5 | Saline County | 22,835 | 18.2% |
| 6 | Sebastian County | 21,507 | 16.7% |
| 7 | Faulkner County | 16,924 | 13.4% |
| 8 | Craighead County | 15,391 | 13.7% |
| 9 | Baxter County | 13,098 | 31.1% |
| 10 | White County | 12,817 | 16.6% |