Meade County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Meade County, Kentucky
Meade County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
30,158
Median Age
39.5
Male Median
39.4
Female Median
39.6
Meade County, Kentucky Population Growth

Meade County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.3%%.
+4.3%% Growth
Meade County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Meade County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.5 | 30,158 |
| 2023 | 39.3 | 30,032 |
| 2022 | 39.2 | 29,964 |
| 2021 | 39.0 | 29,735 |
| 2020 | 38.9 | 28,379 |
| 2019 | 38.6 | 28,182 |
| 2018 | 38.5 | 28,326 |
| 2017 | 37.8 | 28,452 |
| 2016 | 37.1 | 28,751 |
| 2015 | 36.7 | 29,098 |
| 2014 | 36.0 | 29,203 |
| 2013 | 35.7 | 29,028 |
| 2012 | 35.6 | 28,979 |
| 2011 | 35.1 | 28,944 |
| 2010 | 34.8 | 28,907 |
Meade County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–54 | 27.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65+ | 15.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Meade County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 60.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Meade County, Kentucky
The median age in Meade County, Kentucky is 39.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Meade County, Kentucky is 30,158.
In Meade County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Meade County, Kentucky is aging.