Mason County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,956
Median Age
42.5
Male Median
40.5
Female Median
43.8
Mason County, Kentucky Population Growth
Mason County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.3%%.
-2.3%% Growth
Mason County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Mason County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.5 | 16,956 |
| 2023 | 42.3 | 16,995 |
| 2022 | 42.1 | 17,068 |
| 2021 | 41.6 | 17,103 |
| 2020 | 41.0 | 17,122 |
| 2019 | 40.6 | 17,112 |
| 2018 | 40.7 | 17,153 |
| 2017 | 40.7 | 17,167 |
| 2016 | 40.9 | 17,229 |
| 2015 | 41.1 | 17,296 |
| 2014 | 40.9 | 17,398 |
| 2013 | 40.8 | 17,452 |
| 2012 | 40.8 | 17,495 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 17,468 |
| 2010 | 40.1 | 17,362 |
Mason County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 19.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Mason County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Mason County, Kentucky
The median age in Mason County, Kentucky is 42.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Mason County, Kentucky is 16,956.
In Mason County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Mason County, Kentucky is aging.