Ladysmith is a city located in Rusk County Wisconsin. Ladysmith has a 2024 population of 3,045. It is also the county seat of Rusk County. Ladysmith is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Ladysmith is $58,291 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Ladysmith is 48.4 years: 44.8 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ladysmith was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,960 | 93.91% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 2.16% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,585 | 1.92 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 809 | 1.14 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 550 | 2.67 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 182 | 2.95 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 44 | 2.48 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
2.67
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 3.58% |
| Associates Degree | 223 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 354 | 15.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,112 | 47.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 459 | 19.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,217 | 2,108 | 433 |
| Black | 68 | 63 | 2 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,815 | $0 | $44,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,833 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,684 | $38,529 | $24,965 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,489 | $46,628 | $34,279 |
| Some College | $39,464 | $50,688 | $38,147 |
$38,489
Average Earnings
$46,628
Average Male
$34,279
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.6% of Ladysmith residents speak only English, while 0.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,874 | 500 | 17.4% |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 100% |
| Multiple | 67 | 21 | 31.34% |
18.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
17.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ladysmith is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ladysmith is White, with 17.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.64% |
| Some College | 7.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.41% |
| Female Employed | 3.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,000 | $74,175 |
| Households | $40,104 | $58,291 |
| Married Families | $81,129 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,445 | $41,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 6.68% |
| Native American | 10 | 37.04% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 23.08% |
| Black | 2 | 2.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.65%
Born in Ladysmith
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.73% of Ladysmith residents were born in the United States, with 74.65% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,837 | -41 | -1.42% |
| 2028 | 2,878 | -42 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 2,920 | -42 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 2,962 | -41 | -1.37% |
| 2025 | 3,003 | -42 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 3,045 | -42 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 3,087 | -19 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 3,106 | -41 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 3,147 | -65 | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 3,212 | 111 | 3.58% |
| 2019 | 3,101 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 3,116 | -37 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 3,153 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,154 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 3,168 | -83 | -2.55% |
| 2014 | 3,251 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 3,270 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,272 | -79 | -2.36% |
| 2011 | 3,351 | -44 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 3,395 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,932 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 1990 | 3,938 | 112 | 2.93% |
| 1980 | 3,826 | 152 | 4.14% |
| 1970 | 3,674 | 90 | 2.51% |
| 1960 | 3,584 | -340 | -8.66% |
| 1950 | 3,924 | 253 | 6.89% |
| 1940 | 3,671 | 178 | 5.1% |
| 1930 | 3,493 | -88 | -2.46% |
| 1920 | 3,581 | 744 | 26.22% |