Chippewa County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Chippewa County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Chippewa County, Wisconsin has a population of 66,799, the 24th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $74,680 and the median home value is $257,900. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Chippewa County Quick Facts

Population 66,799

Median Household Income $74,680

Median Home Value $257,900

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 42.2 years

Homeownership Rate 74.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.2%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 66,799 24th of 72

Median Income $74,680 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Chippewa County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,558	66,799	+0.4%
Median household income	$74,009	$74,680	+0.9%
Median home value	$237,700	$257,900	+8.5%

Median Household Income

Chippewa

$74,680

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chippewa

$257,900

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.2%

Renter 25.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $963/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

26.3%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chippewa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chippewa Falls	14,782	$57,873	15.4%	$210,400
Lake Hallie	7,285	$86,740	8.9%	$292,100
Stanley	3,760	$48,052	20.0%	$167,400
Bloomer	3,673	$58,106	3.9%	$214,000
Lake Wissota	3,184	$105,150	0.8%	$334,600
Cadott	1,449	$71,111	15.8%	$172,900
Cornell	1,307	$55,192	13.4%	$155,800
Boyd	566	$62,321	15.8%	$140,000
New Auburn	531	$66,932	11.8%	$169,900
Jim Falls	339	$92,292	7.7%	$189,000
Holcombe	237	$64,231	15.6%	$155,400

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Population Overview

Chippewa County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 66,799. It is the 24th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chippewa County is 42.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chippewa County is $74,680. This is 4% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $257,900. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chippewa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chippewa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

Chippewa County has a population of 66,799, making it the 24th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Chippewa County?

The median household income in Chippewa County is $74,680 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

Chippewa County contains 11 Census-designated places.