Nelson County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
47,606
Median Age
39.5
Male Median
38.3
Female Median
40.9
Nelson County, Kentucky Population Growth
Nelson County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +12.0%%.
+12.0%% Growth
Nelson County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Nelson County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.5 | 47,606 |
| 2023 | 39.7 | 47,102 |
| 2022 | 39.9 | 46,779 |
| 2021 | 40.0 | 46,440 |
| 2020 | 39.9 | 45,915 |
| 2019 | 39.8 | 45,650 |
| 2018 | 39.5 | 45,388 |
| 2017 | 38.9 | 45,131 |
| 2016 | 38.0 | 44,875 |
| 2015 | 37.9 | 44,564 |
| 2014 | 37.9 | 44,254 |
| 2013 | 37.5 | 43,905 |
| 2012 | 37.5 | 43,500 |
| 2011 | 37.2 | 43,026 |
| 2010 | 36.9 | 42,523 |
Nelson County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 17.0% |
| 18–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 17.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Nelson County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Nelson County, Kentucky
The median age in Nelson County, Kentucky is 39.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Nelson County, Kentucky is 47,606.
In Nelson County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Nelson County, Kentucky is aging.