Vernon County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Vernon County, Missouri
Vernon County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,687
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
41.2
Female Median
42.7
Vernon County, Missouri Population Growth

Vernon County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.9%%.
-5.9%% Growth
Vernon County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Vernon County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 19,687 |
| 2023 | 41.7 | 19,713 |
| 2022 | 41.8 | 19,777 |
| 2021 | 41.5 | 19,831 |
| 2020 | 41.7 | 20,560 |
| 2019 | 40.8 | 20,595 |
| 2018 | 40.9 | 20,691 |
| 2017 | 40.7 | 20,665 |
| 2016 | 40.7 | 20,836 |
| 2015 | 40.6 | 20,878 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 20,984 |
| 2013 | 40.8 | 20,990 |
| 2012 | 40.3 | 20,958 |
| 2011 | 40.2 | 20,959 |
| 2010 | 40.1 | 20,917 |
Vernon County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 17.8% |
| 18–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 22.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 20.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Vernon County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Vernon County, Missouri
The median age in Vernon County, Missouri is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Vernon County, Missouri is 19,687.
In Vernon County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Vernon County, Missouri is aging.