Mesa County, Colorado Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County, Colorado Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
158,601
Median Age
41.3
Male Median
40.5
Female Median
42.6
Mesa County, Colorado Population Growth

Mesa County, Colorado Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +11.5%%.
+11.5%% Growth
Mesa County, Colorado Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Mesa County, Colorado Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.3 | 158,601 |
| 2023 | 40.8 | 157,316 |
| 2022 | 40.6 | 156,131 |
| 2021 | 40.3 | 154,685 |
| 2020 | 40.0 | 152,962 |
| 2019 | 39.7 | 151,218 |
| 2018 | 39.1 | 149,998 |
| 2017 | 38.9 | 148,798 |
| 2016 | 38.8 | 148,166 |
| 2015 | 38.4 | 147,834 |
| 2014 | 38.2 | 147,509 |
| 2013 | 38.2 | 147,432 |
| 2012 | 37.9 | 146,562 |
| 2011 | 37.9 | 144,766 |
| 2010 | 38.1 | 142,284 |
Mesa County, Colorado Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65+ | 21.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Mesa County, Colorado
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Mesa County, Colorado
The median age in Mesa County, Colorado is 41.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Mesa County, Colorado is 158,601.
In Mesa County, Colorado, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Mesa County, Colorado is aging.