Wayne County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
116,588
Median Age
38.9
Male Median
37.5
Female Median
40.5
Wayne County, Ohio Population Growth

Wayne County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.9%%.
+1.9%% Growth
Wayne County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.9 | 116,588 |
| 2023 | 38.9 | 116,618 |
| 2022 | 38.8 | 116,680 |
| 2021 | 38.9 | 116,858 |
| 2020 | 38.6 | 116,063 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 116,099 |
| 2018 | 38.5 | 116,208 |
| 2017 | 38.7 | 115,915 |
| 2016 | 38.8 | 115,747 |
| 2015 | 38.8 | 115,371 |
| 2014 | 38.7 | 114,978 |
| 2013 | 38.7 | 114,750 |
| 2012 | 38.4 | 114,644 |
| 2011 | 38.1 | 114,508 |
| 2010 | 37.8 | 114,438 |
Wayne County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.2% |
| 5–17 | 17.8% |
| 18–24 | 9.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 22.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 19.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Ohio
The median age in Wayne County, Ohio is 38.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Ohio is 116,588.
In Wayne County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Ohio has remained stable.