Langlade County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Langlade County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 19,490. It is the 54th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Langlade County is 48.7 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.2 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 $55,878. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $158,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Langlade County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Langlade County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

17.0% 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 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Langlade 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.