Smyth County, Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Smyth County, Virginia
Smyth County, Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
29,420
Median Age
46.4
Male Median
44.9
Female Median
47.3
Smyth County, Virginia Population Growth

Smyth County, Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.1%%.
-9.1%% Growth
Smyth County, Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Smyth County, Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.4 | 29,420 |
| 2023 | 46.2 | 29,585 |
| 2022 | 46.2 | 29,799 |
| 2021 | 45.2 | 29,960 |
| 2020 | 45.4 | 30,539 |
| 2019 | 45.0 | 30,767 |
| 2018 | 44.9 | 31,059 |
| 2017 | 44.6 | 31,298 |
| 2016 | 44.3 | 31,513 |
| 2015 | 44.3 | 31,734 |
| 2014 | 43.9 | 31,876 |
| 2013 | 43.6 | 31,979 |
| 2012 | 43.3 | 32,103 |
| 2011 | 43.1 | 32,268 |
| 2010 | 42.3 | 32,383 |
Smyth County, Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 14.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65+ | 23.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Smyth County, Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Smyth County, Virginia
The median age in Smyth County, Virginia is 46.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Smyth County, Virginia is 29,420.
In Smyth County, Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Smyth County, Virginia is aging.