Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 16,410

County Seat: Washburn

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Median Home Value

$228,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,609

Across all households

Median Age

54.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native7.6%
Two or More Races5.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

16.6%

65 Years and Over

30.3%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

5.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,609

Mean Household Income

$88,980

Per Capita Income

$40,846

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$228,100

Median Rent

$789/mo

Total Housing Units

13,285

Owner-Occupied

84.5%

Renter-Occupied

15.5%

Vacancy Rate

43.8%

Married Couple Households

55.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

88.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55007.