Bell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
23,509
Median Age
41.7
Male Median
39.1
Female Median
43.6
Bell County, Kentucky Population Growth

Bell County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -18.4%%.
-18.4%% Growth
Bell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bell County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.7 | 23,509 |
| 2023 | 41.2 | 23,878 |
| 2022 | 41.5 | 24,248 |
| 2021 | 41.4 | 24,674 |
| 2020 | 41.2 | 26,426 |
| 2019 | 41.7 | 26,791 |
| 2018 | 41.6 | 27,188 |
| 2017 | 41.6 | 27,469 |
| 2016 | 41.1 | 27,676 |
| 2015 | 41.1 | 27,950 |
| 2014 | 41.1 | 28,234 |
| 2013 | 40.9 | 28,409 |
| 2012 | 41.1 | 28,613 |
| 2011 | 41.1 | 28,744 |
| 2010 | 40.5 | 28,793 |
Bell County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 18.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Bell County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bell County, Kentucky
The median age in Bell County, Kentucky is 41.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bell County, Kentucky is 23,509.
In Bell County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bell County, Kentucky has remained stable.