Rowan County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
24,578
Median Age
31.7
Male Median
30.8
Female Median
32.1
Rowan County, Kentucky Population Growth

Rowan County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.5%%.
+6.5%% Growth
Rowan County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rowan County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.7 | 24,578 |
| 2023 | 31.2 | 24,525 |
| 2022 | 30.6 | 24,551 |
| 2021 | 31.1 | 24,654 |
| 2020 | 30.4 | 24,534 |
| 2019 | 30.6 | 24,507 |
| 2018 | 30.4 | 24,499 |
| 2017 | 30.7 | 24,392 |
| 2016 | 31.0 | 24,302 |
| 2015 | 32.2 | 23,608 |
| 2014 | 32.5 | 23,485 |
| 2013 | 31.5 | 23,425 |
| 2012 | 32.0 | 23,351 |
| 2011 | 31.5 | 23,258 |
| 2010 | 31.9 | 23,075 |
Rowan County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 14.3% |
| 18–24 | 21.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 20.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65+ | 15.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Rowan County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 52.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 30.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 22.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rowan County, Kentucky
The median age in Rowan County, Kentucky is 31.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rowan County, Kentucky is 24,578.
In Rowan County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rowan County, Kentucky has remained stable.