Forest County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,369 | — | #2,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,071 | -18.7% | #1,984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.3 years | +26.7% | #264 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,000 | -34.4% | #1,577 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $594 | -48.9% | #3,057 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.9% | #1,986 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Forest County has a population of 9,369, making it the #2,537 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.3 years, which is 26.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Forest County is $61,071, ranking #1,984 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Forest County is $185,000 (-34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $594/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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92.3% of residents in Forest County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Forest County, Wisconsin
Forest County, Wisconsin has a total population of 9,369, making it the 2,537th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Forest County is 49.3 years, which is 26.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Forest County is $61,071, which ranks #1,984 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Forest County is $185,000, 34.4% below the national median. Renters in Forest County pay a median gross rent of $594 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Forest County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Forest County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.7% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.6%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
All data for Forest 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.