Rusk County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 14,146

County Seat: Ladysmith

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Median Home Value

$152,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,322

Across all households

Median Age

49.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.7%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.2%

65 Years and Over

25.4%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

6.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,322

Mean Household Income

$72,443

Per Capita Income

$32,642

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$152,000

Median Rent

$816/mo

Total Housing Units

8,679

Owner-Occupied

77.5%

Renter-Occupied

22.5%

Vacancy Rate

27.9%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.7%

Average Household Size

2.23

Broadband Internet Access

83.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55107.