Washington County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Washington County, Mississippi
Washington County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
42,765
Median Age
38.0
Male Median
36.0
Female Median
40.0
Washington County, Mississippi Population Growth

Washington County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -18.5%%.
-18.5%% Growth
Washington County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Washington County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0 | 42,765 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 43,674 |
| 2022 | 37.9 | 44,604 |
| 2021 | 37.4 | 45,616 |
| 2020 | 37.1 | 45,072 |
| 2019 | 37.2 | 46,057 |
| 2018 | 36.9 | 47,086 |
| 2017 | 36.7 | 48,002 |
| 2016 | 36.4 | 48,824 |
| 2015 | 36.2 | 49,499 |
| 2014 | 35.8 | 50,038 |
| 2013 | 35.5 | 50,578 |
| 2012 | 35.2 | 51,010 |
| 2011 | 35.0 | 51,665 |
| 2010 | 34.8 | 52,455 |
Washington County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.9% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65+ | 17.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Washington County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Washington County, Mississippi
The median age in Washington County, Mississippi is 38.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Washington County, Mississippi is 42,765.
In Washington County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Washington County, Mississippi is aging.