Lafayette County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
33,115
Median Age
40.9
Male Median
40.0
Female Median
42.1
Lafayette County, Missouri Population Growth

Lafayette County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.6%%.
-0.6%% Growth
Lafayette County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lafayette County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.9 | 33,115 |
| 2023 | 40.9 | 32,974 |
| 2022 | 41.4 | 32,858 |
| 2021 | 41.9 | 32,752 |
| 2020 | 42.4 | 32,697 |
| 2019 | 42.3 | 32,597 |
| 2018 | 42.3 | 32,589 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | 32,655 |
| 2016 | 42.1 | 32,789 |
| 2015 | 41.0 | 32,916 |
| 2014 | 40.8 | 33,069 |
| 2013 | 40.7 | 33,188 |
| 2012 | 40.3 | 33,278 |
| 2011 | 40.2 | 33,296 |
| 2010 | 40.2 | 33,313 |
Lafayette County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.6% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Lafayette County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.8
- 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 Lafayette County, Missouri
The median age in Lafayette County, Missouri is 40.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lafayette County, Missouri is 33,115.
In Lafayette County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lafayette County, Missouri has remained stable.