Vilas County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,647 | — | #1,707 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,431 | -8.9% | #1,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.7 years | +43.2% | #49 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $300,000 | +6.4% | #625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,776 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.2% | #1,024 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vilas County has a population of 23,647, making it the #1,707 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.7 years, which is 43.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Vilas County is $68,431, ranking #1,306 out of 3,222 counties — 8.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Vilas County is $300,000 (+6.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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94.4% of residents in Vilas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas County, Wisconsin has a total population of 23,647, making it the 1,707th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vilas County is 55.7 years, which is 43.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vilas County is $68,431, which ranks #1,306 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Vilas County is $300,000, 6.4% above the national median. Renters in Vilas County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vilas County, 30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Vilas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.8% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (8.1%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Vilas 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.