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Juneau County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Juneau County, Wisconsin has a population of 26,695, the 46th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $65,150 and the median home value is $165,200. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Juneau County Quick Facts

Population 26,695
Median Household Income $65,150
Median Home Value $165,200
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 45.9 years
Homeownership Rate 77.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%
High School Graduation 89.7%
Cities/Places 9
Population 26,695 46th of 72
Median Income $65,150 14% lower state
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Unemployment 4.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
56.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Juneau County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Mauston city4,280$60,17421.7%$135,600
New Lisbon city2,549$64,00017.5%$105,500
Elroy city1,529$58,75015.9%$120,500
Necedah village1,122$53,06021.3%$113,200
Lyndon Station village792$70,25013.8%$144,600
Wonewoc village691$75,06915.3%$114,100
Camp Douglas village646$63,12521.5%$114,000
Union Center village241$62,2505.8%$126,600
Hustler village144$55,93812.5%$159,400

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Population Overview

Juneau County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 26,695. It is the 46th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Juneau County is 45.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Juneau County is $65,150. This is 14% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $165,200. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Juneau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Juneau County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 50% 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 89.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Juneau County, Wisconsin?

Juneau County has a population of 26,695, making it the 46th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Juneau County?

The median household income in Juneau County is $65,150 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Juneau County, Wisconsin?

Juneau County contains 9 Census-designated places.