2023 ACS Census Data · Population 23,410
Vilas County is a small county in Wisconsin with a population of 23,410. The median household income is $67,132, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9%, median home value is $270,700, and 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% above the national average.
Population
23,410
2023 estimate
Rank #1715 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,132
Household
Rank #1277 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$270,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #649 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
30.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #682 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% below Wisconsin avg·3% above national avg
Poverty Rate
5% below Wisconsin avg·27% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below Wisconsin avg·6% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,822
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% above Wisconsin avg·29% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Wisconsin avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% above Wisconsin avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% above Wisconsin avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
24,783
Households
10,873
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,429
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% above Wisconsin avg·27% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Wisconsin avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.9%
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