Vilas County, Wisconsin's estimated 2024 population is 24,028 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vilas County, Wisconsin is the 48th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 21,454 and has seen a growth of 12% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,743 | 143 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 24,600 | 143 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 24,457 | 143 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 24,314 | 143 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 24,171 | 143 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 24,028 | 143 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 23,885 | 143 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 23,742 | 234 | 1% |
| 2021 | 23,508 | 411 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 23,097 | 944 | 4.26% |
| 2019 | 22,153 | 204 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 21,949 | 282 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 21,667 | 179 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 21,488 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 21,455 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 21,422 | 21 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 21,401 | 86 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 21,315 | -99 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 21,414 | -40 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 21,454 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 17,707 | 1,172 | 7.09% |
| 1980 | 16,535 | 5,577 | 50.89% |
| 1970 | 10,958 | 1,626 | 17.42% |
| 1960 | 9,332 | -31 | -0.33% |
| 1950 | 9,363 | 469 | 5.27% |
| 1940 | 8,894 | 1,600 | 21.94% |
| 1930 | 7,294 | 1,645 | 29.12% |
| 1920 | 5,649 | -370 | -6.15% |
| 1910 | 6,019 | 1,090 | 22.11% |
| 1900 | 4,929 | -19,814 | -80.08% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,873 | 85.86% |
| Native American | 2,085 | 9.01% |
| Two or more races | 919 | 3.97% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,651 | 2.15 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 5,543 | 2.62 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 4,009 | 1.13 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Female | 728 | 3.69 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Male | 371 | 3.06 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 650 | 3.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,914 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,433 | 18.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,856 | 10.23% |
| High School Graduate | 5,715 | 31.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 4,381 | 24.16% |
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 | 16,154 | 15,503 | 4,937 |
| Native American | 1,231 | 1,114 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 484 | 464 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 274 | 61 |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 42 |
| Black | 47 | 23 | 9 |
| Other Race | 42 | 26 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,724 | $63,950 | $40,739 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,286 | $67,292 | $55,150 |
| High School Graduate | $33,849 | $43,438 | $26,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,151 | $33,542 | $23,036 |
| Overall | $39,124 | $46,647 | $31,441 |
| Some College | $36,200 | $41,868 | $32,823 |
$39,124
Average Earnings
$46,647
Average Male
$31,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.52% of Vilas County, Wisconsin residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,437 | 1,412 | 7.26% |
| Native | 2,040 | 607 | 29.75% |
| Multiple | 887 | 150 | 16.91% |
| Hispanic | 576 | 144 | 25% |
| Black | 89 | 24 | 26.97% |
| Other | 65 | 8 | 12.31% |
9.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
9.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vilas County, Wisconsin is Native, with 29.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vilas County, Wisconsin is White, with 7.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.91% |
| High School | 9.91% |
| Some College | 6.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.44% |
| Female Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Employed | 2.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $100,629 |
| Households | $63,726 | $84,774 |
| Married Families | $84,593 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,111 | $55,191 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
2,000
Number of Veterans
1,917
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 876 |
| First Gulf War | 277 |
| Second Gulf War | 239 |
| Korea | 228 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 736 |
| 65 to 74 | 630 |
| 55 to 64 | 298 |
| 35 to 54 | 239 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,813 | 10.55% |
| Native American | 132 | 9.59% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 15 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
62.53%
Born in Vilas County, Wisconsin
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
98.44% of Vilas County, Wisconsin residents were born in the United States, with 62.53% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.