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Wood County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Wisconsin Rapids

Wood County's estimated 2025 population is 74,261 with a growth rate of 0.22% 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 -0.74% since that time.

74,261
Total Population
94
Population Density (mi²)
22
Population Rank (State)
161 0.22%
Annual Population Growth

Wood County Population

Wood County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White68,08191.95%
Two or more races3,0144.07%
Asian1,3271.79%
Other race8301.12%
Black or African American5720.77%
Native American2150.29%

Wood County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$94,626$115,728
Families$82,343$103,886
Households$66,417$86,752
Non Families$37,619$53,435

$45,676

Average Income

$66,417

Median Household Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate