Decatur County, Kansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur County, Kansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
2,726
Median Age
50.1
Male Median
47.3
Female Median
52.6
Decatur County, Kansas Population Growth

Decatur County, Kansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.6%%.
-9.6%% Growth
Decatur County, Kansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Decatur County, Kansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.1 | 2,726 |
| 2023 | 52.1 | 2,746 |
| 2022 | 50.6 | 2,771 |
| 2021 | 50.2 | 2,792 |
| 2020 | 50.6 | 2,826 |
| 2019 | 50.6 | 2,860 |
| 2018 | 49.5 | 2,881 |
| 2017 | 51.3 | 2,891 |
| 2016 | 52.1 | 2,886 |
| 2015 | 52.3 | 2,905 |
| 2014 | 51.8 | 2,915 |
| 2013 | 52.2 | 2,933 |
| 2012 | 51.4 | 2,939 |
| 2011 | 50.8 | 2,975 |
| 2010 | 51.4 | 3,015 |
Decatur County, Kansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.4% |
| 18–24 | 1.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 19.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65+ | 29.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Decatur County, Kansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 102.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 60.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Decatur County, Kansas
The median age in Decatur County, Kansas is 50.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Decatur County, Kansas is 2,726.
In Decatur County, Kansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 29.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Decatur County, Kansas has remained stable.