Polk County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Polk County, Nebraska
Polk County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,225
Median Age
43.4
Male Median
41.9
Female Median
45.5
Polk County, Nebraska Population Growth
Polk County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.5%%.
-3.5%% Growth
Polk County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Polk County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.4 | 5,225 |
| 2023 | 43.7 | 5,209 |
| 2022 | 43.4 | 5,182 |
| 2021 | 44.5 | 5,223 |
| 2020 | 44.9 | 5,208 |
| 2019 | 45.1 | 5,225 |
| 2018 | 45.2 | 5,255 |
| 2017 | 45.5 | 5,244 |
| 2016 | 45.6 | 5,242 |
| 2015 | 45.4 | 5,271 |
| 2014 | 45.8 | 5,307 |
| 2013 | 45.7 | 5,342 |
| 2012 | 45.1 | 5,371 |
| 2011 | 45.1 | 5,393 |
| 2010 | 44.7 | 5,412 |
Polk County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–54 | 22.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65+ | 23.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Polk County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Polk County, Nebraska
The median age in Polk County, Nebraska is 43.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Polk County, Nebraska is 5,225.
In Polk County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Polk County, Nebraska has remained stable.