Rusk County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
14,179
Median Age
49.2
Male Median
48.3
Female Median
49.7
Rusk County, Wisconsin Population Growth

Rusk County, Wisconsin Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.6%%.
-4.6%% Growth
Rusk County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rusk County, Wisconsin Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.2 | 14,179 |
| 2023 | 49.1 | 14,146 |
| 2022 | 49.0 | 14,179 |
| 2021 | 48.7 | 14,182 |
| 2020 | 48.9 | 14,074 |
| 2019 | 49.0 | 14,132 |
| 2018 | 49.1 | 14,183 |
| 2017 | 48.6 | 14,211 |
| 2016 | 47.9 | 14,272 |
| 2015 | 47.5 | 14,357 |
| 2014 | 47.1 | 14,468 |
| 2013 | 46.7 | 14,571 |
| 2012 | 46.1 | 14,670 |
| 2011 | 45.7 | 14,791 |
| 2010 | 45.1 | 14,855 |
Rusk County, Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 15.3% |
| 18–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–54 | 21.8% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65+ | 26.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Rusk County, Wisconsin
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 85.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 48.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rusk County, Wisconsin
The median age in Rusk County, Wisconsin is 49.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rusk County, Wisconsin is 14,179.
In Rusk County, Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rusk County, Wisconsin is aging.