Benton County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Benton County, Tennessee
Benton County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,006
Median Age
47.8
Male Median
47.3
Female Median
48.4
Benton County, Tennessee Population Growth
Benton County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.7%%.
-2.7%% Growth
Benton County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Benton County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.8 | 16,006 |
| 2023 | 47.5 | 15,948 |
| 2022 | 47.9 | 15,933 |
| 2021 | 47.4 | 15,872 |
| 2020 | 47.5 | 16,133 |
| 2019 | 47.9 | 16,140 |
| 2018 | 47.4 | 16,112 |
| 2017 | 46.5 | 16,154 |
| 2016 | 46.6 | 16,173 |
| 2015 | 46.1 | 16,261 |
| 2014 | 45.9 | 16,345 |
| 2013 | 46.1 | 16,398 |
| 2012 | 46.0 | 16,420 |
| 2011 | 45.8 | 16,451 |
| 2010 | 45.1 | 16,456 |
Benton County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.2% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65+ | 24.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Benton County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 43.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Benton County, Tennessee
The median age in Benton County, Tennessee is 47.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Benton County, Tennessee is 16,006.
In Benton County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Benton County, Tennessee is aging.