Knox County, Maine Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Knox County, Maine
Knox County, Maine Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
41,003
Median Age
49.5
Male Median
47.3
Female Median
51.9
Knox County, Maine Population Growth

Knox County, Maine Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.2%%.
+2.2%% Growth
Knox County, Maine Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Knox County, Maine Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.5 | 41,003 |
| 2023 | 49.2 | 40,860 |
| 2022 | 49.0 | 40,729 |
| 2021 | 48.7 | 40,519 |
| 2020 | 48.6 | 39,809 |
| 2019 | 48.4 | 39,759 |
| 2018 | 48.4 | 39,823 |
| 2017 | 47.8 | 39,700 |
| 2016 | 47.5 | 39,717 |
| 2015 | 47.2 | 39,723 |
| 2014 | 47.1 | 39,653 |
| 2013 | 46.8 | 39,694 |
| 2012 | 46.6 | 39,848 |
| 2011 | 46.3 | 39,972 |
| 2010 | 45.7 | 40,111 |
Knox County, Maine Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.8% |
| 5–17 | 13.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 23.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 27.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Knox County, Maine
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 30.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 50.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Knox County, Maine
The median age in Knox County, Maine is 49.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Knox County, Maine is 41,003.
In Knox County, Maine, seniors (ages 65+) make up 27.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Knox County, Maine is aging.