Dent County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Dent County, Missouri
Dent County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
14,539
Median Age
43.5
Male Median
42.8
Female Median
45.6
Dent County, Missouri Population Growth

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

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Dent County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.5 | 14,539 |
| 2023 | 43.8 | 14,506 |
| 2022 | 43.7 | 14,509 |
| 2021 | 44.2 | 14,585 |
| 2020 | 45.6 | 15,518 |
| 2019 | 44.7 | 15,545 |
| 2018 | 44.4 | 15,504 |
| 2017 | 44.1 | 15,566 |
| 2016 | 43.1 | 15,578 |
| 2015 | 43.4 | 15,612 |
| 2014 | 43.5 | 15,681 |
| 2013 | 43.2 | 15,649 |
| 2012 | 42.9 | 15,595 |
| 2011 | 43.3 | 15,550 |
| 2010 | 42.6 | 15,497 |
Dent County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 22.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Dent County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 40.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Dent County, Missouri
The median age in Dent County, Missouri is 43.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Dent County, Missouri is 14,539.
In Dent County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Dent County, Missouri has remained stable.