Cedar County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,349
Median Age
44.0
Male Median
43.5
Female Median
44.5
Cedar County, Iowa Population Growth

Cedar County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.4%%.
-0.4%% Growth
Cedar County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cedar County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.0 | 18,349 |
| 2023 | 43.8 | 18,427 |
| 2022 | 43.3 | 18,479 |
| 2021 | 42.6 | 18,494 |
| 2020 | 42.8 | 18,475 |
| 2019 | 42.7 | 18,457 |
| 2018 | 42.0 | 18,445 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 18,368 |
| 2016 | 42.2 | 18,389 |
| 2015 | 42.1 | 18,375 |
| 2014 | 41.9 | 18,434 |
| 2013 | 42.8 | 18,452 |
| 2012 | 42.8 | 18,446 |
| 2011 | 42.6 | 18,427 |
| 2010 | 42.1 | 18,414 |
Cedar County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.3% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 21.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Cedar County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cedar County, Iowa
The median age in Cedar County, Iowa is 44.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cedar County, Iowa is 18,349.
In Cedar County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cedar County, Iowa is aging.