Polk County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
45,555
Median Age
46.7
Male Median
46.3
Female Median
47.1
Polk County, Wisconsin Population Growth
Polk County, Wisconsin Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.8%%.
+2.8%% Growth
Polk County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Polk County, Wisconsin Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7 | 45,555 |
| 2023 | 46.5 | 45,327 |
| 2022 | 46.5 | 45,128 |
| 2021 | 46.3 | 44,806 |
| 2020 | 45.9 | 43,549 |
| 2019 | 45.6 | 43,438 |
| 2018 | 45.2 | 43,349 |
| 2017 | 44.8 | 43,328 |
| 2016 | 44.5 | 43,483 |
| 2015 | 44.1 | 43,572 |
| 2014 | 43.7 | 43,698 |
| 2013 | 43.2 | 43,905 |
| 2012 | 42.8 | 44,094 |
| 2011 | 42.5 | 44,249 |
| 2010 | 42.1 | 44,310 |
Polk County, Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 15.4% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65+ | 22.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Polk County, Wisconsin
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Polk County, Wisconsin
The median age in Polk County, Wisconsin is 46.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Polk County, Wisconsin is 45,555.
In Polk County, Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Polk County, Wisconsin is aging.