Waukesha County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
411,762
Median Age
43.5
Male Median
42.5
Female Median
44.6
Waukesha County, Wisconsin Population Growth

Waukesha County, Wisconsin Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.6%%.
+6.6%% Growth
Waukesha County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Waukesha County, Wisconsin Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.5 | 411,762 |
| 2023 | 43.3 | 409,040 |
| 2022 | 43.3 | 407,290 |
| 2021 | 43.0 | 405,332 |
| 2020 | 43.1 | 402,637 |
| 2019 | 43.2 | 400,475 |
| 2018 | 43.2 | 398,879 |
| 2017 | 43.1 | 396,731 |
| 2016 | 43.0 | 395,377 |
| 2015 | 42.8 | 393,873 |
| 2014 | 42.7 | 392,511 |
| 2013 | 42.4 | 391,200 |
| 2012 | 42.2 | 389,740 |
| 2011 | 41.7 | 388,125 |
| 2010 | 41.3 | 386,130 |
Waukesha County, Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.0% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–54 | 25.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 20.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Waukesha County, Wisconsin
The median age in Waukesha County, Wisconsin is 43.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Waukesha County, Wisconsin is 411,762.
In Waukesha County, Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Waukesha County, Wisconsin is aging.