Cherry County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Cherry County, Nebraska
Cherry County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,498
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
39.9
Female Median
44.1
Cherry County, Nebraska Population Growth
Cherry County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.9%%.
-4.9%% Growth
Cherry County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Cherry County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 5,498 |
| 2023 | 43.5 | 5,468 |
| 2022 | 41.5 | 5,473 |
| 2021 | 41.8 | 5,505 |
| 2020 | 42.1 | 5,801 |
| 2019 | 43.1 | 5,779 |
| 2018 | 43.6 | 5,790 |
| 2017 | 43.8 | 5,792 |
| 2016 | 43.7 | 5,781 |
| 2015 | 43.9 | 5,770 |
| 2014 | 44.4 | 5,749 |
| 2013 | 45.1 | 5,735 |
| 2012 | 47.1 | 5,722 |
| 2011 | 46.2 | 5,750 |
| 2010 | 43.9 | 5,783 |
Cherry County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 18.1% |
| 18–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 22.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Cherry County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Cherry County, Nebraska
The median age in Cherry County, Nebraska is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Cherry County, Nebraska is 5,498.
In Cherry County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Cherry County, Nebraska is becoming younger.