Polk County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Polk County, Missouri
Polk County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
32,444
Median Age
38.1
Male Median
36.6
Female Median
39.5
Polk County, Missouri Population Growth

Polk County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +5.6%%.
+5.6%% Growth
Polk County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Polk County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1 | 32,444 |
| 2023 | 38.9 | 32,109 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 31,877 |
| 2021 | 38.2 | 31,541 |
| 2020 | 38.1 | 32,031 |
| 2019 | 37.6 | 31,748 |
| 2018 | 37.5 | 31,549 |
| 2017 | 37.5 | 31,347 |
| 2016 | 37.4 | 31,113 |
| 2015 | 37.5 | 31,107 |
| 2014 | 38.1 | 31,122 |
| 2013 | 38.5 | 31,088 |
| 2012 | 38.1 | 31,035 |
| 2011 | 38.0 | 30,952 |
| 2010 | 37.7 | 30,729 |
Polk County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.3% |
| 5–17 | 17.1% |
| 18–24 | 11.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 22.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 18.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Polk County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Polk County, Missouri
The median age in Polk County, Missouri is 38.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Polk County, Missouri is 32,444.
In Polk County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Polk County, Missouri has remained stable.