Adams County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Adams County, Illinois
Adams County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
64,754
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
40.7
Female Median
42.0
Adams County, Illinois Population Growth

Adams County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.4%%.
-3.4%% Growth
Adams County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Adams County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 64,754 |
| 2023 | 41.1 | 65,166 |
| 2022 | 41.3 | 65,583 |
| 2021 | 41.2 | 65,878 |
| 2020 | 41.4 | 65,670 |
| 2019 | 41.5 | 66,085 |
| 2018 | 41.3 | 66,427 |
| 2017 | 41.5 | 66,787 |
| 2016 | 41.1 | 66,949 |
| 2015 | 40.6 | 67,081 |
| 2014 | 40.4 | 67,113 |
| 2013 | 40.6 | 67,152 |
| 2012 | 40.4 | 67,098 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 67,045 |
| 2010 | 40.4 | 67,030 |
Adams County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 20.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Adams County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Adams County, Illinois
The median age in Adams County, Illinois is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Adams County, Illinois is 64,754.
In Adams County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Adams County, Illinois has remained stable.