McDonald County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for McDonald County, Missouri
McDonald County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
23,701
Median Age
38.2
Male Median
37.0
Female Median
40.1
McDonald County, Missouri Population Growth

McDonald County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.0%%.
+3.0%% Growth
McDonald County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
McDonald County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.2 | 23,701 |
| 2023 | 38.1 | 23,492 |
| 2022 | 38.2 | 23,381 |
| 2021 | 38.4 | 23,267 |
| 2020 | 38.2 | 22,882 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 22,782 |
| 2018 | 38.3 | 22,827 |
| 2017 | 38.3 | 22,753 |
| 2016 | 37.2 | 22,720 |
| 2015 | 37.0 | 22,763 |
| 2014 | 37.2 | 22,851 |
| 2013 | 36.7 | 22,892 |
| 2012 | 36.5 | 22,970 |
| 2011 | 36.7 | 23,015 |
| 2010 | 36.4 | 23,016 |
McDonald County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.4% |
| 5–17 | 19.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 15.6% |
Dependency Ratios for McDonald County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 26.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for McDonald County, Missouri
The median age in McDonald County, Missouri is 38.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of McDonald County, Missouri is 23,701.
In McDonald County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in McDonald County, Missouri is aging.