Mitchell County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,575
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
40.9
Female Median
43.0
Mitchell County, Iowa Population Growth

Mitchell County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.1%%.
-2.1%% Growth
Mitchell County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Mitchell County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 10,575 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 10,548 |
| 2022 | 41.8 | 10,537 |
| 2021 | 41.8 | 10,526 |
| 2020 | 42.5 | 10,588 |
| 2019 | 43.6 | 10,608 |
| 2018 | 43.8 | 10,631 |
| 2017 | 43.7 | 10,663 |
| 2016 | 43.7 | 10,757 |
| 2015 | 43.7 | 10,762 |
| 2014 | 44.2 | 10,744 |
| 2013 | 44.6 | 10,739 |
| 2012 | 44.6 | 10,761 |
| 2011 | 44.1 | 10,794 |
| 2010 | 43.5 | 10,801 |
Mitchell County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 17.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–54 | 22.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65+ | 21.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Mitchell County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Mitchell County, Iowa
The median age in Mitchell County, Iowa is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Mitchell County, Iowa is 10,575.
In Mitchell County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Mitchell County, Iowa is becoming younger.