Benton County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Benton County, Missouri
Benton County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,151
Median Age
54.5
Male Median
54.3
Female Median
54.9
Benton County, Missouri Population Growth

Benton County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.2%%.
+6.2%% Growth
Benton County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Benton County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.5 | 20,151 |
| 2023 | 54.4 | 19,887 |
| 2022 | 54.1 | 19,616 |
| 2021 | 53.7 | 19,351 |
| 2020 | 54.1 | 19,305 |
| 2019 | 53.6 | 19,107 |
| 2018 | 53.3 | 18,989 |
| 2017 | 53.2 | 18,918 |
| 2016 | 52.9 | 18,825 |
| 2015 | 52.5 | 18,854 |
| 2014 | 52.1 | 18,961 |
| 2013 | 52.1 | 19,008 |
| 2012 | 51.5 | 19,021 |
| 2011 | 51.1 | 19,058 |
| 2010 | 50.6 | 18,975 |
Benton County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.0% |
| 5–17 | 13.3% |
| 18–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–54 | 20.2% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65+ | 31.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Benton County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 94.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 61.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Benton County, Missouri
The median age in Benton County, Missouri is 54.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Benton County, Missouri is 20,151.
In Benton County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 31.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Benton County, Missouri is aging.