Vilas County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
23,647
Median Age
55.7
Male Median
55.5
Female Median
55.9
Vilas County, Wisconsin Population Growth

Vilas County, Wisconsin Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.7%%.
+8.7%% Growth
Vilas County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Vilas County, Wisconsin Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.7 | 23,647 |
| 2023 | 55.5 | 23,410 |
| 2022 | 55.3 | 23,146 |
| 2021 | 55.0 | 22,813 |
| 2020 | 55.1 | 21,923 |
| 2019 | 54.6 | 21,751 |
| 2018 | 54.1 | 21,593 |
| 2017 | 53.4 | 21,465 |
| 2016 | 52.9 | 21,373 |
| 2015 | 52.6 | 21,355 |
| 2014 | 52.1 | 21,368 |
| 2013 | 51.4 | 21,401 |
| 2012 | 50.9 | 21,489 |
| 2011 | 50.3 | 21,637 |
| 2010 | 49.8 | 21,750 |
Vilas County, Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.8% |
| 5–17 | 12.4% |
| 18–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.3% |
| 35–54 | 19.2% |
| 55–64 | 19.9% |
| 65+ | 31.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 92.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 61.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Vilas County, Wisconsin
The median age in Vilas County, Wisconsin is 55.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Vilas County, Wisconsin is 23,647.
In Vilas County, Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 31.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Vilas County, Wisconsin is aging.