Meriwether County, Georgia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Meriwether County, Georgia
Meriwether County, Georgia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,929
Median Age
43.5
Male Median
41.0
Female Median
45.0
Meriwether County, Georgia Population Growth

Meriwether County, Georgia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.7%%.
-6.7%% Growth
Meriwether County, Georgia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Meriwether County, Georgia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.5 | 20,929 |
| 2023 | 43.6 | 20,757 |
| 2022 | 43.6 | 20,679 |
| 2021 | 42.7 | 20,659 |
| 2020 | 42.2 | 21,080 |
| 2019 | 42.3 | 21,106 |
| 2018 | 41.6 | 21,113 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 21,152 |
| 2016 | 42.3 | 21,195 |
| 2015 | 42.1 | 21,297 |
| 2014 | 42.3 | 21,434 |
| 2013 | 42.1 | 21,695 |
| 2012 | 41.6 | 21,966 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 22,213 |
| 2010 | 38.9 | 22,425 |
Meriwether County, Georgia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 15.3% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 21.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Meriwether County, Georgia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Meriwether County, Georgia
The median age in Meriwether County, Georgia is 43.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Meriwether County, Georgia is 20,929.
In Meriwether County, Georgia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Meriwether County, Georgia is aging.