Wood County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,004 | — | #760 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,989 | -9.5% | #1,343 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,600 | -37.7% | #1,698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | -26.4% | #1,705 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.5% | #962 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wood County has a population of 74,004, making it the #760 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wood County is $67,989, ranking #1,343 out of 3,222 counties — 9.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Wood County is $175,600 (-37.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $856/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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95.5% of residents in Wood County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Wood County, Wisconsin
Wood County, Wisconsin has a total population of 74,004, making it the 760th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wood County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wood County is $67,989, which ranks #1,343 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Wood County is $175,600, 37.7% below the national median. Renters in Wood County pay a median gross rent of $856 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wood County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Wood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Wood 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.