Juneau County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Juneau County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Juneau County, Wisconsin has a population of 26,689, the 46th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $67,270 and the median home value is $177,700. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

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

Juneau County Quick Facts

Population 26,689

Median Household Income $67,270

Median Home Value $177,700

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 45.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%

High School Graduation 90.3%

Cities/Places 9

Population 26,689 46th of 72

Median Income $67,270 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Juneau 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	26,695	26,689	-0.0%
Median household income	$65,150	$67,270	+3.3%
Median home value	$165,200	$177,700	+7.6%

Median Household Income

Juneau

$67,270

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Juneau

$177,700

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 35.5%

$100K+ 28.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

16.3%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $879/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

29.6%

75+

8.5%

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 Juneau County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mauston	4,248	$63,636	18.5%	$150,200
New Lisbon	2,562	$70,855	16.4%	$124,400
Elroy	1,522	$58,385	10.1%	$136,600
Necedah	1,142	$56,630	17.9%	$128,400
Camp Douglas	762	$68,235	12.7%	$131,600
Lyndon Station	720	$70,694	16.3%	$150,400
Wonewoc	670	$72,708	14.8%	$119,000
Union Center	215	$64,583	9.9%	$145,000
Hustler	141	$51,500	17.0%	$143,800

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Population Overview

Juneau County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 26,689. 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 45.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Juneau County is $67,270. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $177,700. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Juneau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Juneau County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% 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 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.9% 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 49% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Juneau 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 Juneau County, Wisconsin?

Juneau County has a population of 26,689, 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 $67,270 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Juneau County, Wisconsin?

Juneau County contains 9 Census-designated places.