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Wisconsin Rapids

County:
Wood County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.894
State:
Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids is a city located in Wood County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Rapids has a 2026 population of 18,585. It is also the county seat of Wood County. Wisconsin Rapids is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,854 in 2020.

The median household income in Wisconsin Rapids is $55,253 with a poverty rate of 14.76%. The median age in Wisconsin Rapids is 38.3 years: 35.7 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males.

18.6K
Total Population
1,338
Density (mi²)
-45 -0.24%
Growth

Wisconsin Rapids Population

Wisconsin Rapids Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202618,585-45-0.24%
202518,630-45-0.24%
202418,675-44-0.24%
202318,71910.01%
202218,718-35-0.19%
202118,753-101-0.54%
202018,854-10-0.05%
201917,551-98-0.56%
201817,649-149-0.84%
201717,798-105-0.59%
201617,903280.16%
201517,875-99-0.55%
201417,974-73-0.4%
201318,047-165-0.91%
201218,212-129-0.7%
201118,341-54-0.29%
201018,395280.15%
200018,4351901.04%
199018,2452501.39%
198017,995-592-3.19%
197018,5873,54523.57%
196015,0421,54611.46%
195013,4962,08018.22%
194011,4162,69030.83%
19308,7261,48320.47%
19207,24372211.07%
19106,5212,02845.14%
19004,49300%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 35.7 years

Wisconsin Rapids Adults

There are 14,350 adults, (3,675 of whom are seniors) in Wisconsin Rapids.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,840 (52.6%)
Male: 8,882 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wisconsin Rapids includes 90.1% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,86990.1%
Two or more races9104.86%
Asian4382.34%
Other race2951.58%
Black or African American1590.85%
Native American510.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2601.39%
Two or more races2411.29%
White1580.84%
Native American160.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,71189.26%
Two or more races6693.57%
Asian4382.34%
Black or African American1590.85%
Other race350.19%
Native American350.19%

Wisconsin Rapids Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wisconsin Rapids ' average per capita income is $41,218. Household income levels show a median of $55,253. The poverty rate stands at 14.76%.

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$89,631-
Families$70,299$79,705
Households$55,253$70,053
Non Families$37,973$53,174

$41,218

Average Income

$55,253

Median Household Income

14.76%

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)