Perry County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Perry County, Illinois
Perry County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,639
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
40.1
Female Median
44.7
Perry County, Illinois Population Growth
Perry County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.2%%.
-8.2%% Growth
Perry County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Perry County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 20,639 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 20,810 |
| 2022 | 42.2 | 20,996 |
| 2021 | 41.5 | 21,158 |
| 2020 | 41.9 | 21,092 |
| 2019 | 42.2 | 21,251 |
| 2018 | 41.7 | 21,384 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | 21,467 |
| 2016 | 41.6 | 21,595 |
| 2015 | 40.8 | 21,810 |
| 2014 | 40.8 | 22,034 |
| 2013 | 40.2 | 22,182 |
| 2012 | 39.7 | 22,287 |
| 2011 | 39.7 | 22,403 |
| 2010 | 39.2 | 22,488 |
Perry County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 14.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–54 | 25.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65+ | 20.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Perry County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Perry County, Illinois
The median age in Perry County, Illinois is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Perry County, Illinois is 20,639.
In Perry County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Perry County, Illinois is aging.