Bayfield County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,575 | — | #2,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,151 | -5.3% | #1,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.6 years | +40.4% | #73 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,800 | -14.6% | #973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $812 | -30.2% | #2,019 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.5% | #739 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bayfield County has a population of 16,575, making it the #2,066 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.6 years, which is 40.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bayfield County is $71,151, ranking #1,119 out of 3,222 counties — 5.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Bayfield County is $240,800 (-14.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $812/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.9%.
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94.7% of residents in Bayfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Bayfield County, Wisconsin has a total population of 16,575, making it the 2,066th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bayfield County is 54.6 years, which is 40.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bayfield County is $71,151, which ranks #1,119 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Bayfield County is $240,800, 14.6% below the national median. Renters in Bayfield County pay a median gross rent of $812 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bayfield County, 35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Bayfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.7% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (7.4%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
All data for Bayfield County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.