Rhinelander is a city located in Oneida County Wisconsin. Rhinelander has a 2024 population of 8,151. It is also the county seat of Oneida County. Rhinelander is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,285 in 2020.
The average household income in Rhinelander is $68,650 with a poverty rate of 18.41%. The median age in Rhinelander is 39.4 years: 36.5 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rhinelander was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,425 | 90.15% |
| Other race | 252 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 247 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,336 | 2.36 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 1,679 | 1.21 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 1,236 | 3.36 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 357 | 3.81 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Male | 64 | 5.5 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,027 | 18.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 743 | 13.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 447 | 7.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,706 | 29.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 1,494 | 26.22% |
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 | 5,281 | 5,033 | 1,126 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 136 | 45 |
| Native American | 133 | 106 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| Black | 82 | 75 | 0 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,750 | $68,068 | $32,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,903 | $71,827 | $70,380 |
| High School Graduate | $30,536 | $39,087 | $28,503 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,469 | $36,484 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,370 | $35,234 | $30,347 |
| Some College | $31,027 | $32,896 | $29,630 |
$33,370
Average Earnings
$35,234
Average Male
$30,347
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Rhinelander residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,088 | 1,062 | 14.98% |
| Other | 252 | 209 | 82.94% |
| Native | 214 | 120 | 56.07% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 58 | 29.29% |
| Black | 57 | 39 | 68.42% |
18.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.13%
Male Poverty Rate
16.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rhinelander is Other, with 82.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rhinelander is White, with 14.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.3% |
| High School | 22.85% |
| Some College | 12.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.86% |
| Male Employed | 10.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,443 | $80,219 |
| Households | $47,730 | $68,650 |
| Married Families | $72,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,508 | $55,746 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
454
Number of Veterans
405
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 190 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 149 |
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 7.07% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 11.98% |
| Native American | 8 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
79.71%
Born in Rhinelander
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
98.93% of Rhinelander residents were born in the United States, with 79.71% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,985 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 8,018 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 8,051 | -34 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 8,085 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 8,118 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 8,151 | -34 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 8,185 | -45 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 8,230 | -54 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 8,284 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 8,285 | 638 | 8.34% |
| 2019 | 7,647 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,639 | 38 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,601 | 65 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 7,536 | 74 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 7,462 | 23 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 7,439 | -84 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 7,523 | -103 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 7,626 | -72 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 7,698 | -74 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 7,772 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,735 | 308 | 4.15% |
| 1990 | 7,427 | -446 | -5.66% |
| 1980 | 7,873 | -345 | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 8,218 | -572 | -6.51% |
| 1960 | 8,790 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 1950 | 8,774 | 273 | 3.21% |
| 1940 | 8,501 | 482 | 6.01% |
| 1930 | 8,019 | 1,365 | 20.51% |
| 1920 | 6,654 | 1,017 | 18.04% |
| 1910 | 5,637 | 639 | 12.79% |
| 1900 | 4,998 | 2,340 | 88.04% |
| 1890 | 2,658 | -5,327 | -66.71% |