Langlade County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Langlade County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 19,473. It is the 54th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Langlade County is 49.0 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.4% 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 Langlade County is $57,258. This is 24% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $145,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Langlade County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Langlade County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.2% 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 51% 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 89.8%.