Ida County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ida County, Iowa
Ida County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,911
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
40.0
Female Median
43.4
Ida County, Iowa Population Growth

Ida County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.6%%.
-3.6%% Growth
Ida County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ida County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 6,911 |
| 2023 | 42.3 | 6,944 |
| 2022 | 42.8 | 6,969 |
| 2021 | 41.8 | 6,979 |
| 2020 | 42.7 | 6,862 |
| 2019 | 43.7 | 6,901 |
| 2018 | 44.5 | 6,916 |
| 2017 | 44.7 | 6,965 |
| 2016 | 44.7 | 7,041 |
| 2015 | 45.1 | 7,071 |
| 2014 | 44.9 | 7,085 |
| 2013 | 44.5 | 7,099 |
| 2012 | 44.8 | 7,113 |
| 2011 | 44.5 | 7,139 |
| 2010 | 44.2 | 7,172 |
Ida County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 18.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 22.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Ida County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 86.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ida County, Iowa
The median age in Ida County, Iowa is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ida County, Iowa is 6,911.
In Ida County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ida County, Iowa is becoming younger.