Owsley County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Owsley County, Kentucky
Owsley County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,971
Median Age
47.7
Male Median
43.4
Female Median
51.9
Owsley County, Kentucky Population Growth
Owsley County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -16.3%%.
-16.3%% Growth
Owsley County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Owsley County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.7 | 3,971 |
| 2023 | 47.9 | 4,021 |
| 2022 | 48.0 | 4,054 |
| 2021 | 48.4 | 4,094 |
| 2020 | 47.2 | 4,416 |
| 2019 | 43.4 | 4,442 |
| 2018 | 42.5 | 4,463 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | 4,497 |
| 2016 | 41.7 | 4,552 |
| 2015 | 43.0 | 4,616 |
| 2014 | 42.9 | 4,686 |
| 2013 | 42.7 | 4,738 |
| 2012 | 43.9 | 4,764 |
| 2011 | 43.2 | 4,759 |
| 2010 | 40.3 | 4,742 |
Owsley County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.3% |
| 5–17 | 12.0% |
| 18–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–54 | 22.0% |
| 55–64 | 19.7% |
| 65+ | 20.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Owsley County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Owsley County, Kentucky
The median age in Owsley County, Kentucky is 47.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Owsley County, Kentucky is 3,971.
In Owsley County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Owsley County, Kentucky is aging.