Jones County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jones County, Iowa
Jones County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,896
Median Age
42.8
Male Median
41.6
Female Median
45.2
Jones County, Iowa Population Growth

Jones County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +0.9%%.
+0.9%% Growth
Jones County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jones County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.8 | 20,896 |
| 2023 | 43.0 | 20,799 |
| 2022 | 43.4 | 20,733 |
| 2021 | 42.7 | 20,680 |
| 2020 | 43.2 | 20,575 |
| 2019 | 43.1 | 20,559 |
| 2018 | 43.4 | 20,568 |
| 2017 | 43.6 | 20,468 |
| 2016 | 43.8 | 20,481 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | 20,560 |
| 2014 | 43.1 | 20,607 |
| 2013 | 43.1 | 20,637 |
| 2012 | 42.7 | 20,686 |
| 2011 | 42.5 | 20,699 |
| 2010 | 42.4 | 20,708 |
Jones County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.9% |
| 5–17 | 15.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65+ | 21.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Jones County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jones County, Iowa
The median age in Jones County, Iowa is 42.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jones County, Iowa is 20,896.
In Jones County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jones County, Iowa has remained stable.