Forest County's estimated 2026 population is 9,756 with a growth rate of 1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forest County is the 68th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 9,294 and has seen a growth of 4.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Forest County includes 78.35% White, 11.59% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (78.35%)
Native American (11.59%)
Two or more races (7.15%)
Other race (2.4%)
Black or African American (0.38%)
Asian (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,256 | 78.35% |
| Native American | 1,073 | 11.59% |
| Two or more races | 662 | 7.15% |
| Other race | 222 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Forest County's average per capita income is $42,136. Household income levels show a median of $59,727. The poverty rate stands at 15.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,071 | $92,992 |
| Families | $70,915 | $83,600 |
| Households | $59,727 | $73,293 |
| Non Families | $34,023 | $48,263 |
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