Rhea County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
33,992
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
40.7
Female Median
43.9
Rhea County, Tennessee Population Growth

Rhea County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.9%%.
+8.9%% Growth
Rhea County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rhea County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 33,992 |
| 2023 | 41.0 | 33,299 |
| 2022 | 40.9 | 33,031 |
| 2021 | 40.3 | 32,723 |
| 2020 | 40.0 | 32,964 |
| 2019 | 38.9 | 32,719 |
| 2018 | 40.2 | 32,628 |
| 2017 | 40.7 | 32,478 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | 32,461 |
| 2015 | 40.5 | 32,394 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 32,272 |
| 2013 | 40.0 | 32,080 |
| 2012 | 40.0 | 31,817 |
| 2011 | 40.5 | 31,544 |
| 2010 | 40.0 | 31,215 |
Rhea County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 15.6% |
| 18–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–54 | 24.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 19.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Rhea County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rhea County, Tennessee
The median age in Rhea County, Tennessee is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rhea County, Tennessee is 33,992.
In Rhea County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rhea County, Tennessee is aging.