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Ladysmith

County:
Rusk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.226
State:
Wisconsin

Ladysmith is a city located in Rusk County, Wisconsin. Ladysmith has a 2026 population of 3,150. It is also the county seat of Rusk County. Ladysmith is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,261 in 2020.

The median household income in Ladysmith is $41,719 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median age in Ladysmith is 49.5 years: 48.2 years for males, and 49.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

3.1K
Total Population
745
Density (mi²)
-18 -0.57%
Growth

Ladysmith Population

Ladysmith Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,150-18-0.57%
20253,168-19-0.6%
20243,187-33-1.02%
20233,220-18-0.56%
20223,23860.19%
20213,232-32-0.98%
20203,2611605.16%
20193,101-15-0.48%
20183,116-37-1.17%
20173,153-1-0.03%
20163,154-14-0.44%
20153,168-83-2.55%
20143,251-19-0.58%
20133,270-2-0.06%
20123,272-79-2.36%
20113,351-44-1.3%
20103,395-19-0.56%
20003,932-6-0.15%
19903,9381122.93%
19803,8261524.14%
19703,674902.51%
19603,584-340-8.66%
19503,9242536.89%
19403,6711785.1%
19303,493-88-2.46%
19203,58100%

Median Age

Overall: 49.5 years
Female: 49.8 years
Male: 48.2 years

Ladysmith Adults

There are 2,666 adults, (862 of whom are seniors) in Ladysmith.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,645 (51%)
Male: 1,582 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ladysmith includes 91.08% White, 3.38% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,93991.08%
Black or African American1093.38%
Two or more races762.36%
Other race531.64%
Asian290.9%
Native American210.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race531.64%
White300.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,90990.15%
Black or African American1093.38%
Two or more races762.36%
Asian290.9%
Native American210.65%

Ladysmith Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ladysmith 's average per capita income is $35,268. Household income levels show a median of $41,719. The poverty rate stands at 18.97%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,500-
Families$75,833$76,068
Households$41,719$58,935
Non Families$33,234$44,242

$35,268

Average Income

$41,719

Median Household Income

18.97%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)