Odanah, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Odanah, Wisconsin had a total population of 60, the 793rd largest community in Wisconsin. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Odanah Quick Facts
How Odanah 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 | 118 | 60 | -49.2% |
How Odanah Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Odanah Rankings in Wisconsin
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Other Cities in Ashland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 7,902 | $54,529 | 17.8% | $176,400 |
| Mellen | 681 | $41,875 | 21.3% | $78,100 |
| Butternut | 465 | $43,750 | 27.9% | $74,300 |
| Birch Hill | 313 | $54,875 | 16.0% | $63,100 |
| New Odanah | 275 | $40,417 | 30.2% | $77,000 |
| Glidden | 215 | $57,829 | 8.8% | $80,000 |
| Marengo | 149 | $57,292 | 8.9% | $159,400 |
| Bayfront | 135 | $99,213 | 3.0% | $343,300 |
| Diaperville | 109 | $51,650 | 0.0% | $84,000 |
| Jolmaville | 104 | $81,250 | 1.0% | $318,800 |
Cities Similar to Odanah
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paac Ciinak | 58 | N/A | $211,500 | 0.0% | 43.1% |
| Yuba | 54 | $29,188 | $315,800 | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| Saxon | 67 | $48,750 | $89,000 | 12.3% | 28.4% |
| Clam Lake | 53 | $73,393 | $455,700 | 9.4% | 1.9% |
| Glen Haven | 68 | $71,250 | $100,000 | 13.0% | 10.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 60, Odanah'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
Odanah is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Ashland County. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 793rd most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.
Age Demographics
The median age in Odanah is 23.3 years. This is 42% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Odanah. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Odanah, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $91,700. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $266,500. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
0.0% 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. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Odanah, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Odanah, Wisconsin?
Odanah, Wisconsin has a population of 60 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Odanah, WI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Odanah — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Odanah, WI?
The ACS sample for Odanah recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Odanah, Wisconsin?
Odanah's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Odanah, WI?
The median home value in Odanah is $91,700.
How educated is Odanah, Wisconsin?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Odanah hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.