Chippewa County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chippewa County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 66,558. It is the 24th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chippewa County is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chippewa County is $74,009. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $237,700. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chippewa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.