Menominee County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Menominee County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 4,256. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Menominee County is 33.8 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 30.7% of the population under 18, Menominee County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Menominee County is $59,528. This is 21% lower than the state median of $75,670. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 100% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.2%. This is 240% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $97,000. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Menominee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Menominee County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 79.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Menominee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.