DeKalb County, Alabama Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County, Alabama Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
72,269
Median Age
39.5
Male Median
38.6
Female Median
40.1
DeKalb County, Alabama Population Growth

DeKalb County, Alabama Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.2%%.
+3.2%% Growth
DeKalb County, Alabama Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
DeKalb County, Alabama Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.5 | 72,269 |
| 2023 | 39.6 | 71,946 |
| 2022 | 39.6 | 71,680 |
| 2021 | 39.7 | 71,554 |
| 2020 | 39.6 | 71,430 |
| 2019 | 39.5 | 71,310 |
| 2018 | 39.3 | 71,200 |
| 2017 | 39.0 | 71,194 |
| 2016 | 39.3 | 70,937 |
| 2015 | 39.3 | 71,068 |
| 2014 | 38.8 | 71,074 |
| 2013 | 38.8 | 71,076 |
| 2012 | 37.9 | 70,949 |
| 2011 | 37.3 | 70,608 |
| 2010 | 37.0 | 70,038 |
DeKalb County, Alabama Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 17.6% |
Dependency Ratios for DeKalb County, Alabama
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for DeKalb County, Alabama
The median age in DeKalb County, Alabama is 39.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of DeKalb County, Alabama is 72,269.
In DeKalb County, Alabama, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in DeKalb County, Alabama is aging.