Tama County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Tama County, Iowa
Tama County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,868
Median Age
41.5
Male Median
40.6
Female Median
42.5
Tama County, Iowa Population Growth

Tama County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.0%%.
-6.0%% Growth
Tama County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Tama County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.5 | 16,868 |
| 2023 | 41.8 | 16,982 |
| 2022 | 41.0 | 17,017 |
| 2021 | 41.8 | 17,079 |
| 2020 | 41.7 | 16,962 |
| 2019 | 42.6 | 17,032 |
| 2018 | 42.8 | 17,136 |
| 2017 | 43.2 | 17,236 |
| 2016 | 43.2 | 17,423 |
| 2015 | 43.0 | 17,479 |
| 2014 | 42.5 | 17,568 |
| 2013 | 42.2 | 17,661 |
| 2012 | 42.1 | 17,746 |
| 2011 | 42.0 | 17,864 |
| 2010 | 41.7 | 17,952 |
Tama County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 18.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65+ | 21.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Tama County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Tama County, Iowa
The median age in Tama County, Iowa is 41.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Tama County, Iowa is 16,868.
In Tama County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Tama County, Iowa has remained stable.