Vilas County's estimated 2025 population is 23,982 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vilas County is the 49th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 21,454 and has seen a growth of 11.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Vilas County includes 85.87% White, 8.51% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (85.87%)
Native American (8.51%)
Two or more races (4.38%)
Other race (0.5%)
Asian (0.39%)
Black or African American (0.34%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,102 | 85.87% |
| Native American | 1,993 | 8.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,026 | 4.38% |
| Other race | 118 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.34% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Vilas County's average per capita income is $42,140. Household income levels show a median of $67,132. The poverty rate stands at 10.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,816 | - |
| Families | $83,065 | $106,281 |
| Households | $67,132 | $89,265 |
| Non Families | $44,854 | $57,727 |
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