Scott County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Scott County, Illinois
Scott County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
4,937
Median Age
46.0
Male Median
42.6
Female Median
48.1
Scott County, Illinois Population Growth
Scott County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.1%%.
-8.1%% Growth
Scott County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Scott County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.0 | 4,937 |
| 2023 | 44.3 | 4,847 |
| 2022 | 44.7 | 4,899 |
| 2021 | 44.6 | 4,923 |
| 2020 | 45.0 | 4,982 |
| 2019 | 44.6 | 5,005 |
| 2018 | 44.1 | 5,047 |
| 2017 | 43.7 | 5,109 |
| 2016 | 43.3 | 5,169 |
| 2015 | 43.5 | 5,198 |
| 2014 | 43.3 | 5,260 |
| 2013 | 43.2 | 5,288 |
| 2012 | 43.1 | 5,322 |
| 2011 | 43.3 | 5,351 |
| 2010 | 42.5 | 5,374 |
Scott County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.3% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65+ | 23.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Scott County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Scott County, Illinois
The median age in Scott County, Illinois is 46.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Scott County, Illinois is 4,937.
In Scott County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Scott County, Illinois is aging.