Fayette County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fayette County, Ohio
Fayette County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
28,876
Median Age
39.9
Male Median
38.5
Female Median
40.6
Fayette County, Ohio Population Growth

Fayette County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.1%%.
-0.1%% Growth
Fayette County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fayette County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9 | 28,876 |
| 2023 | 40.8 | 28,880 |
| 2022 | 41.2 | 28,901 |
| 2021 | 41.0 | 28,897 |
| 2020 | 40.6 | 28,609 |
| 2019 | 41.4 | 28,620 |
| 2018 | 40.7 | 28,645 |
| 2017 | 41.1 | 28,659 |
| 2016 | 41.3 | 28,719 |
| 2015 | 41.1 | 28,769 |
| 2014 | 40.6 | 28,875 |
| 2013 | 40.4 | 28,902 |
| 2012 | 39.4 | 28,931 |
| 2011 | 39.3 | 28,955 |
| 2010 | 38.8 | 28,913 |
Fayette County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 17.3% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 17.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Fayette County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fayette County, Ohio
The median age in Fayette County, Ohio is 39.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fayette County, Ohio is 28,876.
In Fayette County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fayette County, Ohio has remained stable.