Perry County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Perry County, Missouri
Perry County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,976
Median Age
42.2
Male Median
40.8
Female Median
43.3
Perry County, Missouri Population Growth

Perry County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +0.3%%.
+0.3%% Growth
Perry County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Perry County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.2 | 18,976 |
| 2023 | 41.6 | 18,947 |
| 2022 | 41.4 | 18,970 |
| 2021 | 40.9 | 19,007 |
| 2020 | 41.2 | 19,227 |
| 2019 | 40.7 | 19,191 |
| 2018 | 40.6 | 19,146 |
| 2017 | 40.5 | 19,135 |
| 2016 | 40.2 | 19,152 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | 19,100 |
| 2014 | 39.6 | 19,042 |
| 2013 | 39.8 | 19,001 |
| 2012 | 39.5 | 18,986 |
| 2011 | 39.7 | 18,997 |
| 2010 | 39.1 | 18,919 |
Perry County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 17.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 19.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Perry County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Perry County, Missouri
The median age in Perry County, Missouri is 42.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Perry County, Missouri is 18,976.
In Perry County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Perry County, Missouri is aging.