Chippewa Falls is a city located in Chippewa County Wisconsin. Chippewa Falls has a 2024 population of 14,626. It is also the county seat of Chippewa County. Chippewa Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Chippewa Falls is $67,560 with a poverty rate of 14.19%. The median age in Chippewa Falls is 38.2 years: 36 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chippewa Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,357 | 91.34% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 392 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 104 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,360 | 2.15 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 3,279 | 1.23 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Married | 2,106 | 2.99 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 805 | 3.47 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
| Male | 170 | 3.18 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 656 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,759 | 17.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,508 | 14.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 593 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 3,496 | 34.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 1,868 | 18.57% |
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 | 9,220 | 8,565 | 1,999 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 300 | 24 |
| Black | 304 | 204 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 183 | 8 |
| Asian | 118 | 47 | 14 |
| Native American | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 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 21.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,232 | $54,417 | $34,361 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,284 | $137,065 | $41,771 |
| High School Graduate | $33,147 | $43,371 | $26,346 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,917 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $38,842 | $49,097 | $33,706 |
| Some College | $39,719 | $50,498 | $37,555 |
$38,842
Average Earnings
$49,097
Average Male
$33,706
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Chippewa Falls residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,846 | 1,873 | 14.58% |
| Native | 81 | 61 | 75.31% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 15 | 6.82% |
| Multiple | 491 | 7 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 140 | 5 | 3.57% |
14.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.28%
Male Poverty Rate
18.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chippewa Falls is Native, with 75.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chippewa Falls is Multiple, with 1.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.82% |
| High School | 15.52% |
| Some College | 10.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.3% |
| Female Employed | 14.61% |
| Male Employed | 4.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,581 | $81,723 |
| Households | $58,558 | $67,560 |
| Married Families | $85,934 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,813 | $50,922 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
935
Number of Veterans
864
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 341 |
| Second Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 272 |
| 75+ | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 225 |
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 879 | 8.13% |
| Native American | 30 | 47.62% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.48% |
| Other Race | 9 | 29.03% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.59% |
| Black | 6 | 1.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
76.38%
Born in Chippewa Falls
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
97.93% of Chippewa Falls residents were born in the United States, with 76.38% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.1% 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 | 14,476 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 14,506 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 14,536 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 14,566 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 14,596 | -30 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 14,626 | -30 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 14,656 | 24 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 14,632 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 14,631 | -115 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 14,746 | 374 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 14,372 | 197 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 14,175 | 110 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 14,065 | 48 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 14,017 | 28 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 13,989 | 42 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,947 | 195 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 13,752 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 13,755 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 13,772 | 29 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 13,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,925 | 198 | 1.56% |
| 1990 | 12,727 | 457 | 3.72% |
| 1980 | 12,270 | -81 | -0.66% |
| 1970 | 12,351 | 643 | 5.49% |
| 1960 | 11,708 | 620 | 5.59% |
| 1950 | 11,088 | 720 | 6.94% |
| 1940 | 10,368 | 829 | 8.69% |
| 1930 | 9,539 | 409 | 4.48% |
| 1920 | 9,130 | 237 | 2.67% |
| 1910 | 8,893 | 799 | 9.87% |
| 1900 | 8,094 | -576 | -6.64% |
| 1890 | 8,670 | 4,688 | 117.73% |
| 1880 | 3,982 | 1,475 | 58.84% |
| 1870 | 2,507 | -11,969 | -82.68% |