Monroe County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Monroe County, Tennessee
Monroe County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
47,695
Median Age
45.2
Male Median
43.4
Female Median
46.9
Monroe County, Tennessee Population Growth

Monroe County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.4%%.
+8.4%% Growth
Monroe County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Monroe County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.2 | 47,695 |
| 2023 | 44.8 | 47,054 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | 46,489 |
| 2021 | 44.2 | 46,041 |
| 2020 | 44.1 | 46,413 |
| 2019 | 43.9 | 46,064 |
| 2018 | 43.6 | 45,876 |
| 2017 | 43.0 | 45,698 |
| 2016 | 43.1 | 45,482 |
| 2015 | 43.0 | 45,293 |
| 2014 | 42.7 | 45,002 |
| 2013 | 41.8 | 44,857 |
| 2012 | 41.5 | 44,680 |
| 2011 | 40.9 | 44,396 |
| 2010 | 40.2 | 44,015 |
Monroe County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.5% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 22.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Monroe County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.9
- 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 Monroe County, Tennessee
The median age in Monroe County, Tennessee is 45.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Monroe County, Tennessee is 47,695.
In Monroe County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Monroe County, Tennessee is aging.