Polk County, Georgia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Polk County, Georgia
Polk County, Georgia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
43,785
Median Age
38.0
Male Median
37.2
Female Median
38.8
Polk County, Georgia Population Growth
Polk County, Georgia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.5%%.
+6.5%% Growth
Polk County, Georgia Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Polk County, Georgia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0 | 43,785 |
| 2023 | 38.5 | 43,365 |
| 2022 | 37.9 | 43,019 |
| 2021 | 38.0 | 42,692 |
| 2020 | 37.3 | 42,251 |
| 2019 | 37.0 | 41,908 |
| 2018 | 37.1 | 41,621 |
| 2017 | 37.1 | 41,444 |
| 2016 | 37.4 | 41,263 |
| 2015 | 37.2 | 41,215 |
| 2014 | 37.2 | 41,250 |
| 2013 | 37.3 | 41,308 |
| 2012 | 36.9 | 41,350 |
| 2011 | 36.6 | 41,233 |
| 2010 | 36.5 | 41,095 |
Polk County, Georgia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–54 | 25.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 15.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Polk County, Georgia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Polk County, Georgia
The median age in Polk County, Georgia is 38.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Polk County, Georgia is 43,785.
In Polk County, Georgia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Polk County, Georgia has remained stable.