Wood County's estimated 2026 population is 73,755 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wood County is the 22nd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 74,812 and has seen a growth of -1.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wood County includes 91.95% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.95%)
Two or more races (4.07%)
Asian (1.79%)
Other race (1.12%)
Black or African American (0.77%)
Native American (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,081 | 91.95% |
| Two or more races | 3,014 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 1,327 | 1.79% |
| Other race | 830 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 215 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wood County's average per capita income is $45,676. Household income levels show a median of $66,417. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,626 | $115,728 |
| Families | $82,343 | $103,886 |
| Households | $66,417 | $86,752 |
| Non Families | $37,619 | $53,435 |
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