This updated infographic, part of our 100 Arkansans initiative, illustrates demographic and health statistics for Arkansas seniors age 65 or older.
Key Takeaways
The table below includes takeaways from the infographic and shows changes between our 2023 release of this part of the 100 Arkansans project (using data from 2020-2022) and this update (using data from 2023-2024).
| For Every 100 Arkansas Seniors Age 65 or Older | Change From 2023 Release |
|---|---|
| 66 report good or better health. | -3 |
| 12 live in poverty. | +2 |
| 13 smoke cigarettes. | +3 |
| 69 have obesity or overweight. | +3 |
| 62 exercised in the past month. | -1 |
| 99 have health coverage. | 0 |
| 59 had a dental visit in the past year. | -2 |
| 10 have asthma. | +3 |
| 16 have angina or coronary heart disease. | +1 |
References
- U.S. Census Bureau. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates [Data set]. Retrieved June 24, 2026. https://data.census.gov/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BRFSS prevalence & trends data. Updated January 29, 2025. http/www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence/index.html
- Dewey, A., Hilvers, J., Dawes, S., Harris, V., Hake, M., & Engelhard, E. (2025). Map the meal gap 2025. Feeding America. https://www.feedingamerica.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Map%20the%20Meal%20Gap%202025%20Report.pdf
