Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
30,591
Median Age
43.2
Male Median
41.8
Female Median
44.8
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Population Growth

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.0%%.
-3.0%% Growth
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.2 | 30,591 |
| 2023 | 42.8 | 30,712 |
| 2022 | 43.0 | 30,735 |
| 2021 | 43.2 | 31,011 |
| 2020 | 42.5 | 30,815 |
| 2019 | 42.4 | 30,951 |
| 2018 | 42.4 | 31,081 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 31,153 |
| 2016 | 41.5 | 31,216 |
| 2015 | 41.5 | 31,309 |
| 2014 | 41.3 | 31,391 |
| 2013 | 41.1 | 31,427 |
| 2012 | 41.0 | 31,399 |
| 2011 | 40.5 | 31,473 |
| 2010 | 40.3 | 31,541 |
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 15.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 25.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 20.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
The median age in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is 43.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is 30,591.
In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is aging.