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Demographic Data Report for Wisconsin by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,633,628.
Rank within US : N/A

Wisconsin

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,096,043.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 17 of 52

Milwaukee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 136,581.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Dane County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 86,269.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Kenosha County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 26,664.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

St. Croix County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,362.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2614 of 3143

Brown County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 44,324.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2548 of 3143

Outagamie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 31,983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2508 of 3143

Menominee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 713.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Pierce County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,137.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Dunn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,723.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2419 of 3143

Eau Claire County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,178.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2419 of 3143

Calumet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Clark County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,984.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Winnebago County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 29,894.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Rock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 29,268.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

La Crosse County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,784.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Racine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 35,802.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Portage County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,990.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2073 of 3143

Grant County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,591.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,933.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Trempealeau County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,758.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Dodge County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,859.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Marathon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 26,553.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1794 of 3143

Columbia County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,422.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Sheboygan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 23,125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Chippewa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1655 of 3143

Fond du Lac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,614.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 27,367.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Sauk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,140.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Walworth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 21,095.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1565 of 3143

Lafayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,450.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1414 of 3143

Iowa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,889.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,292.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Waukesha County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 84,338.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Green County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1349 of 3143

Douglas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,145.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1322 of 3143

Vernon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,598.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Waupaca County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,967.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Taylor County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,276.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Ashland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,452.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1094 of 3143

Ozaukee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 20,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1074 of 3143

Juneau County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,822.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1031 of 3143

Wood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,124.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1031 of 3143

Kewaunee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,582.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

Manitowoc County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,118.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Shawano County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,305.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 841 of 3143

Oconto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,975.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Green Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,527.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 682 of 3143

Barron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,028.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 667 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,721.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 667 of 3143

Buffalo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 604 of 3143

Pepin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,822.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 541 of 3143

Richland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,294.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 480 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,032.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 466 of 3143

Marinette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,636.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 442 of 3143

Forest County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,376.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 434 of 3143

Langlade County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,990.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 409 of 3143

Rusk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,691.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 373 of 3143

Waushara County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,512.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 359 of 3143

Marquette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,183.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 319 of 3143

Washburn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,734.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 217 of 3143

Oneida County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,800.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 207 of 3143

Price County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,015.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Sawyer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,271.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Florence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,361.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Bayfield County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 31.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,185.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 93 of 3143

Vilas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 31.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,513.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 84 of 3143

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,803.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 76 of 3143

Burnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,460.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 73 of 3143

Door County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 32.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,871.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 70 of 3143

Iron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 33.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,051.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 59 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/31/2026 7:19 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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