Thurston County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Thurston County, Nebraska
Thurston County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,627
Median Age
29.2
Male Median
28.5
Female Median
29.8
Thurston County, Nebraska Population Growth

Thurston County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.1%%.
-4.1%% Growth
Thurston County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Thurston County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.2 | 6,627 |
| 2023 | 28.7 | 6,666 |
| 2022 | 28.1 | 6,716 |
| 2021 | 27.5 | 6,806 |
| 2020 | 28.0 | 7,218 |
| 2019 | 27.5 | 7,181 |
| 2018 | 27.8 | 7,140 |
| 2017 | 28.1 | 7,055 |
| 2016 | 28.4 | 6,989 |
| 2015 | 28.6 | 6,946 |
| 2014 | 28.6 | 6,934 |
| 2013 | 28.6 | 6,915 |
| 2012 | 28.6 | 6,926 |
| 2011 | 28.9 | 6,920 |
| 2010 | 28.9 | 6,907 |
Thurston County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9.4% |
| 5–17 | 24.9% |
| 18–24 | 10.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–54 | 19.3% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65+ | 12.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Thurston County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 88.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 64.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 23.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Thurston County, Nebraska
The median age in Thurston County, Nebraska is 29.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Thurston County, Nebraska is 6,627.
In Thurston County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 12.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 24.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Thurston County, Nebraska has remained stable.