Ottawa County, Kansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ottawa County, Kansas
Ottawa County, Kansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,819
Median Age
42.4
Male Median
41.5
Female Median
44.1
Ottawa County, Kansas Population Growth

Ottawa County, Kansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.7%%.
-4.7%% Growth
Ottawa County, Kansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ottawa County, Kansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.4 | 5,819 |
| 2023 | 42.5 | 5,782 |
| 2022 | 42.3 | 5,768 |
| 2021 | 42.4 | 5,778 |
| 2020 | 42.8 | 5,776 |
| 2019 | 43.0 | 5,822 |
| 2018 | 42.6 | 5,902 |
| 2017 | 42.4 | 5,957 |
| 2016 | 42.2 | 6,004 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 6,048 |
| 2014 | 42.5 | 6,075 |
| 2013 | 42.4 | 6,078 |
| 2012 | 42.3 | 6,099 |
| 2011 | 42.3 | 6,114 |
| 2010 | 42.3 | 6,107 |
Ottawa County, Kansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.9% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65+ | 21.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Ottawa County, Kansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ottawa County, Kansas
The median age in Ottawa County, Kansas is 42.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ottawa County, Kansas is 5,819.
In Ottawa County, Kansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ottawa County, Kansas has remained stable.