Bates County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Bates County, Missouri
Bates County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,186
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
40.5
Female Median
42.4
Bates County, Missouri Population Growth

Bates County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.5%%.
-5.5%% Growth
Bates County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Bates County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 16,186 |
| 2023 | 40.8 | 16,121 |
| 2022 | 40.7 | 16,101 |
| 2021 | 41.1 | 16,100 |
| 2020 | 41.3 | 16,282 |
| 2019 | 41.6 | 16,296 |
| 2018 | 41.8 | 16,374 |
| 2017 | 41.6 | 16,405 |
| 2016 | 41.2 | 16,513 |
| 2015 | 41.9 | 16,643 |
| 2014 | 41.8 | 16,780 |
| 2013 | 42.1 | 16,878 |
| 2012 | 41.5 | 17,003 |
| 2011 | 41.1 | 17,097 |
| 2010 | 40.7 | 17,132 |
Bates County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Bates County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Bates County, Missouri
The median age in Bates County, Missouri is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Bates County, Missouri is 16,186.
In Bates County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Bates County, Missouri has remained stable.