1,062,121 seniors call Wisconsin home — 18.0% of the population.
Wisconsin has the largest senior population in the nation, with 124,201 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 40.1 years.
Seniors in Wisconsin have a median household income of $79,296. About 8.4% of seniors live below the poverty line. 27.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee County | 133,478 | 14.4% |
| 2 | Dane County | 83,030 | 14.7% |
| 3 | Waukesha County | 81,273 | 19.9% |
| 4 | Brown County | 42,792 | 15.9% |
| 5 | Racine County | 34,757 | 17.7% |
| 6 | Outagamie County | 30,756 | 16.1% |
| 7 | Winnebago County | 29,233 | 17.1% |
| 8 | Rock County | 28,396 | 17.3% |
| 9 | Washington County | 26,343 | 19.2% |
| 10 | Kenosha County | 25,740 | 15.3% |