Whitley County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
36,920
Median Age
35.2
Male Median
33.3
Female Median
36.7
Whitley County, Kentucky Population Growth
Whitley County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.5%%.
+2.5%% Growth
Whitley County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Whitley County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.2 | 36,920 |
| 2023 | 35.4 | 36,755 |
| 2022 | 36.1 | 36,648 |
| 2021 | 36.5 | 36,578 |
| 2020 | 36.7 | 36,252 |
| 2019 | 36.6 | 36,131 |
| 2018 | 36.8 | 36,089 |
| 2017 | 37.0 | 36,027 |
| 2016 | 36.7 | 35,842 |
| 2015 | 37.1 | 35,794 |
| 2014 | 37.6 | 35,557 |
| 2013 | 38.1 | 35,718 |
| 2012 | 37.9 | 35,756 |
| 2011 | 37.6 | 35,951 |
| 2010 | 37.3 | 36,006 |
Whitley County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.1% |
| 5–17 | 19.1% |
| 18–24 | 11.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 22.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.9% |
| 65+ | 15.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Whitley County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 26.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Whitley County, Kentucky
The median age in Whitley County, Kentucky is 35.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Whitley County, Kentucky is 36,920.
In Whitley County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Whitley County, Kentucky is becoming younger.