Fayette County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
125,997
Median Age
45.4
Male Median
43.3
Female Median
47.5
Fayette County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Fayette County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.2%%.
-9.2%% Growth
Fayette County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fayette County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.4 | 125,997 |
| 2023 | 45.4 | 126,967 |
| 2022 | 45.2 | 128,417 |
| 2021 | 45.1 | 129,443 |
| 2020 | 45.1 | 130,329 |
| 2019 | 45.0 | 131,302 |
| 2018 | 44.8 | 132,289 |
| 2017 | 44.6 | 133,160 |
| 2016 | 44.4 | 134,229 |
| 2015 | 44.2 | 134,851 |
| 2014 | 44.0 | 135,376 |
| 2013 | 43.6 | 136,145 |
| 2012 | 43.3 | 136,914 |
| 2011 | 43.1 | 137,803 |
| 2010 | 42.9 | 138,807 |
Fayette County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 14.5% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 22.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fayette County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Fayette County, Pennsylvania is 45.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fayette County, Pennsylvania is 125,997.
In Fayette County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fayette County, Pennsylvania is aging.