Wayne County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Missouri
Wayne County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,862
Median Age
48.6
Male Median
46.1
Female Median
50.5
Wayne County, Missouri Population Growth

Wayne County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -19.1%%.
-19.1%% Growth
Wayne County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.6 | 10,862 |
| 2023 | 48.2 | 10,942 |
| 2022 | 49.2 | 11,081 |
| 2021 | 48.2 | 11,298 |
| 2020 | 48.2 | 13,058 |
| 2019 | 47.5 | 13,195 |
| 2018 | 47.3 | 13,308 |
| 2017 | 46.9 | 13,369 |
| 2016 | 46.8 | 13,341 |
| 2015 | 46.7 | 13,397 |
| 2014 | 46.6 | 13,430 |
| 2013 | 46.4 | 13,437 |
| 2012 | 45.9 | 13,444 |
| 2011 | 45.6 | 13,448 |
| 2010 | 45.5 | 13,433 |
Wayne County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.7% |
| 65+ | 25.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 45.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Missouri
The median age in Wayne County, Missouri is 48.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Missouri is 10,862.
In Wayne County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Missouri is aging.