Bay County, Florida Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bay County, Florida
Bay County, Florida Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
186,393
Median Age
41.0
Male Median
39.8
Female Median
42.1
Bay County, Florida Population Growth

Bay County, Florida Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +11.7%%.
+11.7%% Growth
Bay County, Florida Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bay County, Florida Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.0 | 186,393 |
| 2023 | 41.4 | 181,368 |
| 2022 | 41.2 | 181,055 |
| 2021 | 40.8 | 181,384 |
| 2020 | 40.6 | 180,076 |
| 2019 | 39.8 | 182,161 |
| 2018 | 39.4 | 182,482 |
| 2017 | 39.6 | 180,117 |
| 2016 | 39.7 | 178,361 |
| 2015 | 39.8 | 175,353 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 172,988 |
| 2013 | 39.7 | 170,704 |
| 2012 | 39.3 | 168,957 |
| 2011 | 39.0 | 167,645 |
| 2010 | 38.7 | 166,798 |
Bay County, Florida Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.6% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65+ | 18.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Bay County, Florida
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bay County, Florida
The median age in Bay County, Florida is 41.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bay County, Florida is 186,393.
In Bay County, Florida, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bay County, Florida is aging.