Cornucopia, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 108, Cornucopia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cornucopia is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. The total population is 108. It ranks as the 757th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cornucopia is 64.1 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 10.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cornucopia is $104,375. This is 35% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cornucopia, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $279,400. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Cornucopia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cornucopia has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.

Education

65.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cornucopia in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 95% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 40.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cornucopia, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.