Richest & Poorest Counties in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 72 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Waukesha County at $106,076 , while the lowest-income county is Langlade County at $55,878 . The statewide median household income is $77,485, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Wisconsin — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Wisconsin
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waukesha County | $106,076 |
| 2 | St. Croix County | $103,046 |
| 3 | Ozaukee County | $96,996 |
| 4 | Washington County | $96,359 |
| 5 | Pierce County | $92,109 |
| 6 | Dane County | $89,975 |
| 7 | Calumet County | $88,810 |
| 8 | Columbia County | $85,351 |
| 9 | Outagamie County | $85,069 |
| 10 | Jefferson County | $83,750 |
Poorest Counties in Wisconsin
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Langlade County | $55,878 |
| 71 | Adams County | $59,442 |
| 70 | Rusk County | $59,944 |
| 69 | Price County | $60,546 |
| 68 | Iron County | $60,625 |
| 67 | Sawyer County | $60,801 |
| 66 | Forest County | $61,071 |
| 65 | Florence County | $61,086 |
| 64 | Menominee County | $62,108 |
| 63 | Ashland County | $62,462 |
All 72 Counties Ranked
Every county in Wisconsin ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Wisconsin only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.