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Vilas County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Eagle River

Vilas County's estimated 2025 population is 24,171 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vilas County is the 48th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 21,454 and has seen a growth of 12.66% since that time.

24,171
Total Population
28
Population Density (mi²)
48
Population Rank (State)
143 0.6%
Annual Population Growth

Vilas County Population

Vilas County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,10285.87%
Native American1,9938.51%
Two or more races1,0264.38%
Other race1180.5%
Asian910.39%
Black or African American800.34%

Vilas County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$91,816-
Families$83,065$106,281
Households$67,132$89,265
Non Families$44,854$57,727

$42,140

Average Income

$67,132

Median Household Income

10.93%

Poverty Rate