Minocqua, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 497, Minocqua's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Minocqua is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Oneida County. The total population is 497. It ranks as the 539th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minocqua is 51.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 3.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.3% 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 Minocqua is $41,436. This is 47% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 163% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Minocqua, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $475,900. Housing costs are 79% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Minocqua is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Minocqua, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.