Wisconsin Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wisconsin
Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,914,872
Median Age
40.2
Male Median
39.4
Female Median
41.1
Wisconsin Population Growth
Wisconsin Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.9%%.
+4.9%% Growth
Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wisconsin Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.2 | 5,914,872 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 5,892,023 |
| 2022 | 39.9 | 5,882,128 |
| 2021 | 39.6 | 5,871,661 |
| 2020 | 39.6 | 5,806,975 |
| 2019 | 39.5 | 5,790,716 |
| 2018 | 39.3 | 5,778,394 |
| 2017 | 39.2 | 5,763,217 |
| 2016 | 39.1 | 5,754,798 |
| 2015 | 39.0 | 5,742,117 |
| 2014 | 38.8 | 5,724,692 |
| 2013 | 38.7 | 5,706,871 |
| 2012 | 38.5 | 5,687,219 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 5,664,893 |
| 2010 | 38.1 | 5,637,947 |
Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 16.0% |
| 18–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 18.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Wisconsin
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wisconsin
The median age in Wisconsin is 40.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wisconsin is 5,914,872.
In Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wisconsin is aging.