Wayne County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Wayne County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
51,262
Median Age
49.2
Male Median
47.8
Female Median
51.1
Wayne County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Wayne County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.0%%.
-2.0%% Growth
Wayne County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wayne County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.2 | 51,262 |
| 2023 | 48.9 | 51,189 |
| 2022 | 48.8 | 51,227 |
| 2021 | 48.4 | 51,244 |
| 2020 | 48.5 | 51,268 |
| 2019 | 48.2 | 51,422 |
| 2018 | 48.1 | 51,536 |
| 2017 | 47.7 | 51,656 |
| 2016 | 47.0 | 51,307 |
| 2015 | 46.5 | 51,642 |
| 2014 | 46.2 | 51,967 |
| 2013 | 46.0 | 52,212 |
| 2012 | 45.6 | 52,299 |
| 2011 | 45.2 | 52,477 |
| 2010 | 44.8 | 52,302 |
Wayne County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.1% |
| 5–17 | 12.3% |
| 18–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.4% |
| 65+ | 25.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 28.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 44.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wayne County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Wayne County, Pennsylvania is 49.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wayne County, Pennsylvania is 51,262.
In Wayne County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wayne County, Pennsylvania is aging.