Pepin County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pepin County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 7,372. It is the 69th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pepin County is 46.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pepin County is $74,536. This is 1% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $196,100. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Pepin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pepin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) 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 (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 95.2%.