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Forest County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Crandon

Forest County's estimated 2025 population is 9,311 with a growth rate of -0.08% 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 0.18% since that time.

9,311
Total Population
9
Population Density (mi²)
68
Population Rank (State)
-7 -0.08%
Annual Population Growth

Forest County Population

Forest County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,25678.35%
Native American1,07311.59%
Two or more races6627.15%
Other race2222.4%
Black or African American350.38%
Asian130.14%

Forest County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$79,071$92,992
Families$70,915$83,600
Households$59,727$73,293
Non Families$34,023$48,263

$42,136

Average Income

$59,727

Median Household Income

15.02%

Poverty Rate