Bayfield County's estimated 2026 population is 16,896 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bayfield County is the 60th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 15,001 and has seen a growth of 12.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bayfield County includes 84.54% White, 7.81% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (84.54%)
Native American (7.81%)
Two or more races (5.94%)
Black or African American (0.8%)
Asian (0.62%)
Other race (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,873 | 84.54% |
| Native American | 1,281 | 7.81% |
| Two or more races | 974 | 5.94% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bayfield County's average per capita income is $41,825. Household income levels show a median of $69,609. The poverty rate stands at 8.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,398 | - |
| Families | $83,981 | $103,760 |
| Households | $69,609 | $88,980 |
| Non Families | $40,769 | $58,788 |
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