Pettis County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Pettis County, Missouri
Pettis County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
43,397
Median Age
38.2
Male Median
36.6
Female Median
40.1
Pettis County, Missouri Population Growth

Pettis County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.4%%.
+4.4%% Growth
Pettis County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Pettis County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.2 | 43,397 |
| 2023 | 37.9 | 43,205 |
| 2022 | 38.0 | 43,059 |
| 2021 | 38.0 | 42,919 |
| 2020 | 37.8 | 42,421 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 42,355 |
| 2018 | 37.9 | 42,371 |
| 2017 | 37.9 | 42,309 |
| 2016 | 37.5 | 42,193 |
| 2015 | 37.5 | 42,215 |
| 2014 | 37.5 | 42,213 |
| 2013 | 37.6 | 42,146 |
| 2012 | 37.3 | 42,044 |
| 2011 | 37.1 | 41,831 |
| 2010 | 37.0 | 41,587 |
Pettis County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.3% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65+ | 17.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Pettis County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Pettis County, Missouri
The median age in Pettis County, Missouri is 38.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Pettis County, Missouri is 43,397.
In Pettis County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Pettis County, Missouri has remained stable.