Barnstable County, Massachusetts Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
231,668
Median Age
55.4
Male Median
52.9
Female Median
56.7
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Population Growth
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.5%%.
+6.5%% Growth
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.4 | 231,668 |
| 2023 | 55.1 | 230,073 |
| 2022 | 54.5 | 229,436 |
| 2021 | 53.9 | 227,942 |
| 2020 | 53.7 | 213,505 |
| 2019 | 53.3 | 213,496 |
| 2018 | 52.9 | 213,690 |
| 2017 | 52.4 | 213,900 |
| 2016 | 51.8 | 214,703 |
| 2015 | 51.3 | 214,766 |
| 2014 | 50.8 | 215,167 |
| 2013 | 50.4 | 215,449 |
| 2012 | 49.9 | 216,021 |
| 2011 | 49.4 | 216,639 |
| 2010 | 48.7 | 217,483 |
Barnstable County, Massachusetts Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.4% |
| 5–17 | 10.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–54 | 19.6% |
| 55–64 | 17.5% |
| 65+ | 33.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 89.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 26.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 62.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Barnstable County, Massachusetts
The median age in Barnstable County, Massachusetts is 55.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Barnstable County, Massachusetts is 231,668.
In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, seniors (ages 65+) make up 33.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 10.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Barnstable County, Massachusetts is aging.