Phelps County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Phelps County, Missouri
Phelps County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
45,194
Median Age
35.8
Male Median
32.6
Female Median
39.3
Phelps County, Missouri Population Growth

Phelps County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.6%%.
+1.6%% Growth
Phelps County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Phelps County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.8 | 45,194 |
| 2023 | 36.2 | 44,948 |
| 2022 | 36.0 | 44,843 |
| 2021 | 35.8 | 44,692 |
| 2020 | 35.8 | 44,587 |
| 2019 | 35.3 | 44,630 |
| 2018 | 35.2 | 44,789 |
| 2017 | 34.8 | 44,873 |
| 2016 | 34.5 | 44,833 |
| 2015 | 34.4 | 45,029 |
| 2014 | 33.7 | 45,091 |
| 2013 | 33.8 | 44,969 |
| 2012 | 34.0 | 44,825 |
| 2011 | 33.7 | 44,665 |
| 2010 | 34.1 | 44,473 |
Phelps County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 15.9% |
| 18–24 | 15.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 21.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65+ | 17.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Phelps County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 61.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Phelps County, Missouri
The median age in Phelps County, Missouri is 35.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Phelps County, Missouri is 45,194.
In Phelps County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Phelps County, Missouri is aging.