Taylor County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Taylor County, Iowa
Taylor County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,868
Median Age
43.8
Male Median
42.0
Female Median
45.9
Taylor County, Iowa Population Growth

Taylor County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.3%%.
-8.3%% Growth
Taylor County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Taylor County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.8 | 5,868 |
| 2023 | 43.6 | 5,901 |
| 2022 | 44.1 | 5,916 |
| 2021 | 43.6 | 5,932 |
| 2020 | 43.6 | 6,160 |
| 2019 | 42.3 | 6,167 |
| 2018 | 42.8 | 6,201 |
| 2017 | 43.3 | 6,214 |
| 2016 | 43.4 | 6,209 |
| 2015 | 43.7 | 6,213 |
| 2014 | 44.4 | 6,225 |
| 2013 | 44.4 | 6,256 |
| 2012 | 44.3 | 6,292 |
| 2011 | 44.5 | 6,354 |
| 2010 | 44.5 | 6,402 |
Taylor County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.9% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 22.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Taylor County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Taylor County, Iowa
The median age in Taylor County, Iowa is 43.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Taylor County, Iowa is 5,868.
In Taylor County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Taylor County, Iowa has remained stable.