Florence County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Florence County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 4,617. It is the 71st most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Florence County is 54.8 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.2% 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 Florence County is $62,786. This is 17% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $170,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Florence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Florence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 91.5%.