Stark County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Stark County, Illinois
Stark County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,308
Median Age
44.4
Male Median
43.5
Female Median
44.9
Stark County, Illinois Population Growth

Stark County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -12.8%%.
-12.8%% Growth
Stark County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Stark County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.4 | 5,308 |
| 2023 | 44.6 | 5,324 |
| 2022 | 44.8 | 5,395 |
| 2021 | 45.3 | 5,436 |
| 2020 | 45.1 | 5,393 |
| 2019 | 45.1 | 5,447 |
| 2018 | 45.1 | 5,500 |
| 2017 | 45.0 | 5,551 |
| 2016 | 46.2 | 5,840 |
| 2015 | 45.9 | 5,859 |
| 2014 | 45.4 | 5,888 |
| 2013 | 44.8 | 5,942 |
| 2012 | 44.0 | 5,983 |
| 2011 | 42.5 | 5,980 |
| 2010 | 41.6 | 6,086 |
Stark County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 15.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 22.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Stark County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Stark County, Illinois
The median age in Stark County, Illinois is 44.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Stark County, Illinois is 5,308.
In Stark County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Stark County, Illinois is aging.