Fayette County, Alabama Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County, Alabama Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,053
Median Age
43.3
Male Median
43.1
Female Median
43.5
Fayette County, Alabama Population Growth

Fayette County, Alabama Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.1%%.
-8.1%% Growth
Fayette County, Alabama Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fayette County, Alabama Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.3 | 16,053 |
| 2023 | 42.8 | 16,173 |
| 2022 | 43.7 | 16,297 |
| 2021 | 43.6 | 16,365 |
| 2020 | 43.9 | 16,406 |
| 2019 | 43.7 | 16,494 |
| 2018 | 43.8 | 16,585 |
| 2017 | 43.6 | 16,657 |
| 2016 | 43.6 | 16,783 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | 16,896 |
| 2014 | 43.4 | 17,019 |
| 2013 | 43.5 | 17,110 |
| 2012 | 43.1 | 17,219 |
| 2011 | 42.7 | 17,361 |
| 2010 | 42.4 | 17,472 |
Fayette County, Alabama Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 21.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Fayette County, Alabama
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fayette County, Alabama
The median age in Fayette County, Alabama is 43.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fayette County, Alabama is 16,053.
In Fayette County, Alabama, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fayette County, Alabama has remained stable.