40.1 years
Median age
21.0%
Under 18
18.5%
65 and older
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 40.1 | 39.0 |
National ranking
Wisconsin ranks #25 of 38 states by median age.
| #1 | Vermont | 2 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 24 |
| #3 | Utah | 32.6 |
| #4 | Texas | 35.5 |
| #5 | Oklahoma | 36.8 |
| #6 | Colorado | 37.1 |
| #7 | Georgia | 37.5 |
| #8 | California | 37.6 |
| #9 | Louisiana | 37.8 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 37.9 |
| #11 | Indiana | 38.4 |
| #12 | Minnesota | 38.4 |
| #13 | Nevada | 38.7 |
| #14 | Virginia | 39 |
| #15 | Arizona | 39 |
| #16 | New Mexico | 39 |
| #17 | Illinois | 39.1 |
| #18 | Missouri | 39.2 |
| #19 | North Carolina | 39.2 |
| #20 | Tennessee | 39.3 |
| #21 | Kentucky | 39.4 |
| #22 | Ohio | 39.6 |
| #23 | Oregon | 39.6 |
| #24 | New York | 39.8 |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 40.1 |
| #26 | South Carolina | 40.1 |
| #27 | Washington | 40.1 |
| #28 | Massachusetts | 40.2 |
| #29 | Michigan | 40.2 |
| #30 | New Jersey | 40.4 |
| #31 | Montana | 40.4 |
| #32 | Rhode Island | 40.6 |
| #33 | Pennsylvania | 40.9 |
| #34 | Delaware | 41.6 |
| #35 | Florida | 42.7 |
| #36 | New Hampshire | 43.1 |
| #37 | Maine | 44.8 |
| #38 | Alaska | 48 |
Overview
This page tracks age distribution for Wisconsin, part of our population data. Median age stands at 40.1 years. Compared to the U.S. average, Wisconsin reports 40.1 for median age (years) versus 39.0 nationally. Wisconsin ranks #25 of 38 states by median age.
Did you know?
- Wisconsin's median age is above the national figure and nearly one in five residents is 65 or older.