Vilas County Summary

Life in Vilas County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Vilas County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vilas County:

  • The population in Vilas County is 23,146.

  • The median home value in Vilas County is $376,042.

  • The median income in Vilas County is $63,726.

  • The median rent in Vilas County is $766.

  • The unemployment rate in Vilas County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Vilas County is 9.8%.

  • The average high in Vilas County is 58.0° and there are 63.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Vilas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Vilas County

Lac du Flambeau, WI Population 1,755

Eagle River, WI Population 1,575

Boulder Junction, WI Population 204

Sayner, WI Population 169

Map Of Vilas County

Vilas County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Vilas County is 58.0°.

  • There are 62.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 63.8 inches of rain each year with 20.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:52 hours of sun each day in Vilas County.

StatVilas County
Mean High58.0
Nice Days62.66
Rainfall63.8
Snowfall20.8
Sunny_hours3:52
58.0°
Average High
63.8
Inches of Rain

Vilas County Demographics

Population over time in Vilas County

The current population in Vilas County is 23,146. The population has increased 4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 22,813 4.1%
2021 21,923 0.8%
2020 21,751 -

Gender in Vilas County

  • Vilas County is 48.0% female with 11,100 female residents.

  • Vilas County is 52.0% male with 12,045 male residents.

Female
48.0% (11,100)
Male
52.0% (12,045)
Gender Vilas County WI USA
Female 48.0% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 52.0% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Vilas County

Vilas County is:

  • 84.9% White with 19,643 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 107 African American residents.

  • 8.6% American Indian with 1,991 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 84 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 698 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 607 Hispanic residents.

White
84.9% (19,643)
African American
0.5% (107)
American Indian
8.6% (1,991)
Asian
0.4% (84)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (16)
Two Or More
3.0% (698)
Hispanic
2.6% (607)

Table: Vilas County By Race

Race Vilas County WI USA
White 84.9% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 8.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Vilas County, Wisconsin

  • 4.6% of households in Vilas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.5% of households in Vilas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Vilas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Vilas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Vilas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Vilas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Vilas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Vilas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Vilas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Vilas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (1,069)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.5% (569)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (1,508)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (2,586)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (3,083)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (4,639)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (3,616)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (3,285)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (1,445)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (1,342)
Income Vilas County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vilas County for adults over 25

  • -1.0% of adults in Vilas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Vilas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Vilas County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Vilas County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Vilas County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Vilas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Vilas County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Vilas County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Vilas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
-1% (-231)
9-12th Grade
4% (925)
High School / GED
32% (7,406)
Some College
24% (5,555)
Associate's Degree
11% (2,546)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (4,397)
Master's Degree
8% (1,851)
Professional Degree
2% (462)
Doctorate Degree
1% (231)
Education Vilas County WI USA
< 9th Grade -1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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