Hamilton County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hamilton County, Illinois
Hamilton County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,916
Median Age
43.9
Male Median
42.5
Female Median
44.9
Hamilton County, Illinois Population Growth

Hamilton County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.4%%.
-6.4%% Growth
Hamilton County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hamilton County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.9 | 7,916 |
| 2023 | 43.5 | 7,972 |
| 2022 | 43.0 | 8,008 |
| 2021 | 43.9 | 8,021 |
| 2020 | 44.3 | 8,151 |
| 2019 | 43.6 | 8,176 |
| 2018 | 44.1 | 8,221 |
| 2017 | 43.6 | 8,259 |
| 2016 | 43.0 | 8,251 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | 8,322 |
| 2014 | 43.0 | 8,371 |
| 2013 | 43.3 | 8,413 |
| 2012 | 43.3 | 8,430 |
| 2011 | 42.5 | 8,441 |
| 2010 | 42.3 | 8,453 |
Hamilton County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 22.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Hamilton County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hamilton County, Illinois
The median age in Hamilton County, Illinois is 43.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hamilton County, Illinois is 7,916.
In Hamilton County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hamilton County, Illinois is aging.