Major County Population

1900–2026

7,514

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Major County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,514-220.29%
20257,536-220.29%
20247,558-430.57%
20237,601+500.66%
20227,551-881.15%
20217,639-1081.39%
20207,747+1171.53%
20197,630+210.28%
20187,609-851.10%
20177,694-660.85%

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Major County Demographics

42median age

Median age

Female42.6 yrs
Male40.7 yrs

Adults

5,695
1,623 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults4,072 other adults

Sex

Female 50.8% · 3,874Male 49.2% · 3,754

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 76 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Major County Income

$71,266median household income

Median household income

$71,266

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,413

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Major County Marital Status

69% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married69%72%66%
Never married16%16%16%
Divorced7%8%7%
Widowed7%4%11%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201