Perry County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
46,239
Median Age
43.8
Male Median
42.5
Female Median
45.0
Perry County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Perry County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.4%%.
+1.4%% Growth
Perry County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Perry County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.8 | 46,239 |
| 2023 | 43.8 | 45,988 |
| 2022 | 43.7 | 45,941 |
| 2021 | 43.3 | 45,879 |
| 2020 | 43.4 | 46,133 |
| 2019 | 43.3 | 46,053 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | 45,924 |
| 2017 | 43.0 | 45,878 |
| 2016 | 42.5 | 45,647 |
| 2015 | 42.1 | 45,677 |
| 2014 | 41.5 | 45,788 |
| 2013 | 41.4 | 45,808 |
| 2012 | 41.0 | 45,791 |
| 2011 | 40.9 | 45,785 |
| 2010 | 40.4 | 45,599 |
Perry County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 15.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 25.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65+ | 20.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Perry County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Perry County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Perry County, Pennsylvania is 43.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Perry County, Pennsylvania is 46,239.
In Perry County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Perry County, Pennsylvania is aging.