Fayette County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
21,315
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
41.9
Female Median
42.0
Fayette County, Illinois Population Growth
Fayette County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.1%%.
-3.1%% Growth
Fayette County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fayette County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 21,315 |
| 2023 | 41.7 | 21,380 |
| 2022 | 42.1 | 21,464 |
| 2021 | 42.1 | 21,514 |
| 2020 | 42.0 | 21,418 |
| 2019 | 41.9 | 21,565 |
| 2018 | 41.5 | 21,724 |
| 2017 | 41.4 | 21,980 |
| 2016 | 40.4 | 22,025 |
| 2015 | 40.1 | 22,136 |
| 2014 | 40.2 | 22,041 |
| 2013 | 39.8 | 22,088 |
| 2012 | 39.7 | 22,082 |
| 2011 | 39.8 | 22,051 |
| 2010 | 40.0 | 22,007 |
Fayette County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 14.8% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65+ | 19.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Fayette County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fayette County, Illinois
The median age in Fayette County, Illinois is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fayette County, Illinois is 21,315.
In Fayette County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fayette County, Illinois is aging.