Blackford County, Indiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Blackford County, Indiana
Blackford County, Indiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
11,950
Median Age
43.1
Male Median
42.6
Female Median
44.8
Blackford County, Indiana Population Growth

Blackford County, Indiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -7.8%%.
-7.8%% Growth
Blackford County, Indiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Blackford County, Indiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.1 | 11,950 |
| 2023 | 44.0 | 12,007 |
| 2022 | 44.0 | 12,074 |
| 2021 | 44.6 | 12,139 |
| 2020 | 44.5 | 11,926 |
| 2019 | 44.0 | 12,013 |
| 2018 | 44.3 | 12,129 |
| 2017 | 43.7 | 12,214 |
| 2016 | 43.4 | 12,364 |
| 2015 | 43.3 | 12,476 |
| 2014 | 42.8 | 12,576 |
| 2013 | 41.9 | 12,665 |
| 2012 | 42.0 | 12,742 |
| 2011 | 41.8 | 12,848 |
| 2010 | 41.8 | 12,960 |
Blackford County, Indiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 22.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Blackford County, Indiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Blackford County, Indiana
The median age in Blackford County, Indiana is 43.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Blackford County, Indiana is 11,950.
In Blackford County, Indiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Blackford County, Indiana has remained stable.