Chippewa County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,799 | — | #821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,680 | -0.6% | #860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,449 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $257,900 | -8.5% | #853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $963 | -17.2% | #1,128 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -18.8% | #842 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chippewa County has a population of 66,799, making it the #821 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chippewa County is $74,680, ranking #860 out of 3,222 counties — 0.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Chippewa County is $257,900 (-8.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $963/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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95.6% of residents in Chippewa County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County, Wisconsin has a total population of 66,799, making it the 821st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chippewa County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chippewa County is $74,680, which ranks #860 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Chippewa County is $257,900, 8.5% below the national median. Renters in Chippewa County pay a median gross rent of $963 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chippewa County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Chippewa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Chippewa 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.