The population of Green Lake County has an undulating history. It increased 24% from 1860 to 1900, decreased 12% from 1900 to 1930, and then increased 37% through the end of the 20th century. Since then, its estimated population has decreased 1.4%. Still near the top of its form, so to speak.
As of July 1, 2014, 20.8% of Green Lake County's population is 65 and over compared to a state average of 15.2%. Its 0-to-4 demographic is 5.5% compared to Wisconsin's 5.9%.
Line graph from Comprehensive Plan Green Lake County Public Hearing Draft February, 2016
Notice the lines for the oldest decade cohorts.
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