Wayne County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Kentucky
Wayne County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,602
Median Age
43.8
Male Median
41.0
Female Median
44.7
Wayne County, Kentucky Population Growth

Wayne County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.4%%.
-5.4%% Growth
Wayne County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.8 | 19,602 |
| 2023 | 43.4 | 19,592 |
| 2022 | 43.4 | 19,666 |
| 2021 | 43.2 | 19,743 |
| 2020 | 44.0 | 20,447 |
| 2019 | 42.5 | 20,546 |
| 2018 | 42.6 | 20,609 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 20,692 |
| 2016 | 42.1 | 20,557 |
| 2015 | 42.0 | 20,655 |
| 2014 | 41.7 | 20,728 |
| 2013 | 41.1 | 20,797 |
| 2012 | 40.9 | 20,819 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 20,807 |
| 2010 | 40.1 | 20,716 |
Wayne County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 21.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Kentucky
The median age in Wayne County, Kentucky is 43.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Kentucky is 19,602.
In Wayne County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Kentucky is aging.