Laurel County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
62,983
Median Age
40.1
Male Median
39.3
Female Median
40.8
Laurel County, Kentucky Population Growth
Laurel County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.3%%.
+8.3%% Growth
Laurel County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Laurel County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.1 | 62,983 |
| 2023 | 39.9 | 62,731 |
| 2022 | 39.8 | 62,442 |
| 2021 | 40.1 | 62,090 |
| 2020 | 40.2 | 60,631 |
| 2019 | 40.0 | 60,357 |
| 2018 | 39.6 | 60,180 |
| 2017 | 39.6 | 59,901 |
| 2016 | 39.1 | 59,950 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | 59,751 |
| 2014 | 38.1 | 59,535 |
| 2013 | 38.0 | 59,178 |
| 2012 | 37.6 | 58,891 |
| 2011 | 37.5 | 58,590 |
| 2010 | 37.4 | 58,155 |
Laurel County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–54 | 26.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 17.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Laurel County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Laurel County, Kentucky
The median age in Laurel County, Kentucky is 40.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Laurel County, Kentucky is 62,983.
In Laurel County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Laurel County, Kentucky is aging.