Washburn County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)

Total Population

16,854

Median Age

52.7

Male Median

52.4

Female Median

53.1

Washburn County, Wisconsin Population Growth

Population trends in
Figure 1: Annual population growth trend for (2010–2024).

Washburn County, Wisconsin Demographic Trend

Since 2010, the population of has changed by +5.3%%.

+5.3%% Growth

Washburn County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid

Population pyramid for

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.


Washburn County, Wisconsin Historical Population Data

YearMedian AgePopulation
202452.716,854
202352.416,749
202252.216,685
202151.716,561
202051.715,726
201951.215,688
201850.715,689
201750.415,638
201650.015,685
201549.215,700
201448.615,785
201348.115,842
201247.615,893
201147.315,965
201046.716,001

Washburn County, Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)

Age CohortPercentage
Under 53.8%
5–1714.2%
18–246.0%
25–348.0%
35–5421.4%
55–6418.6%
65+28.1%

Dependency Ratios for Washburn County, Wisconsin

Total Dependency Ratio:
85.5
Youth Dependency:
33.4
Old-Age Dependency:
52.1

The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).



Age & Gender FAQs for Washburn County, Wisconsin

The median age in Washburn County, Wisconsin is 52.7 years.

According to latest Census data, the total population of Washburn County, Wisconsin is 16,854.

In Washburn County, Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.2%.

Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Washburn County, Wisconsin is aging.
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