Mills County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Mills County, Iowa
Mills County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
14,568
Median Age
42.1
Male Median
41.6
Female Median
42.3
Mills County, Iowa Population Growth

Mills County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.9%%.
-3.9%% Growth
Mills County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Mills County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.1 | 14,568 |
| 2023 | 42.6 | 14,563 |
| 2022 | 42.7 | 14,605 |
| 2021 | 42.4 | 14,658 |
| 2020 | 42.9 | 15,023 |
| 2019 | 42.5 | 15,034 |
| 2018 | 42.1 | 14,957 |
| 2017 | 42.1 | 14,933 |
| 2016 | 42.8 | 14,841 |
| 2015 | 41.9 | 14,862 |
| 2014 | 41.7 | 14,946 |
| 2013 | 41.8 | 14,983 |
| 2012 | 41.4 | 15,028 |
| 2011 | 40.9 | 15,112 |
| 2010 | 41.1 | 15,157 |
Mills County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.0% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 20.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Mills County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Mills County, Iowa
The median age in Mills County, Iowa is 42.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Mills County, Iowa is 14,568.
In Mills County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Mills County, Iowa has remained stable.