Wayne County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Mississippi
Wayne County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,718
Median Age
39.4
Male Median
35.8
Female Median
40.7
Wayne County, Mississippi Population Growth

Wayne County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.0%%.
-6.0%% Growth
Wayne County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4 | 19,718 |
| 2023 | 39.1 | 19,699 |
| 2022 | 38.8 | 19,760 |
| 2021 | 39.5 | 19,824 |
| 2020 | 41.1 | 20,344 |
| 2019 | 40.2 | 20,373 |
| 2018 | 38.0 | 20,422 |
| 2017 | 37.4 | 20,458 |
| 2016 | 36.9 | 20,517 |
| 2015 | 36.7 | 20,564 |
| 2014 | 37.2 | 20,611 |
| 2013 | 37.6 | 20,675 |
| 2012 | 37.5 | 20,754 |
| 2011 | 37.1 | 20,875 |
| 2010 | 37.2 | 20,971 |
Wayne County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.4% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 18.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Mississippi
The median age in Wayne County, Mississippi is 39.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Mississippi is 19,718.
In Wayne County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Mississippi is aging.