Merrick County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,724
Median Age
43.2
Male Median
41.8
Female Median
44.3
Merrick County, Nebraska Population Growth
Merrick County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.8%%.
-0.8%% Growth
Merrick County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Merrick County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.2 | 7,724 |
| 2023 | 42.8 | 7,696 |
| 2022 | 43.0 | 7,675 |
| 2021 | 43.3 | 7,687 |
| 2020 | 43.1 | 7,826 |
| 2019 | 43.6 | 7,798 |
| 2018 | 43.6 | 7,803 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | 7,829 |
| 2016 | 43.8 | 7,793 |
| 2015 | 43.8 | 7,776 |
| 2014 | 43.1 | 7,790 |
| 2013 | 42.9 | 7,802 |
| 2012 | 43.3 | 7,779 |
| 2011 | 42.4 | 7,768 |
| 2010 | 42.1 | 7,784 |
Merrick County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 17.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65+ | 21.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Merrick County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Merrick County, Nebraska
The median age in Merrick County, Nebraska is 43.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Merrick County, Nebraska is 7,724.
In Merrick County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Merrick County, Nebraska has remained stable.