Fayette County, Indiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fayette County, Indiana
Fayette County, Indiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
23,334
Median Age
44.0
Male Median
42.9
Female Median
44.1
Fayette County, Indiana Population Growth

Fayette County, Indiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.2%%.
-4.2%% Growth
Fayette County, Indiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fayette County, Indiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.0 | 23,334 |
| 2023 | 43.9 | 23,390 |
| 2022 | 43.0 | 23,391 |
| 2021 | 43.6 | 23,393 |
| 2020 | 42.9 | 23,068 |
| 2019 | 42.8 | 23,194 |
| 2018 | 42.6 | 23,259 |
| 2017 | 42.4 | 23,426 |
| 2016 | 42.4 | 23,608 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 23,773 |
| 2014 | 41.5 | 23,955 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 24,112 |
| 2012 | 40.7 | 24,220 |
| 2011 | 40.4 | 24,325 |
| 2010 | 40.2 | 24,367 |
Fayette County, Indiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 20.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Fayette County, Indiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fayette County, Indiana
The median age in Fayette County, Indiana is 44.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fayette County, Indiana is 23,334.
In Fayette County, Indiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fayette County, Indiana is aging.