Radisson, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 234, Radisson'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

Radisson is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Sawyer County. The total population is 234. It ranks as the 670th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Radisson is 43.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Radisson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Radisson is $41,625. This is 46% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.6%. This is 238% 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 unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $80,700. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Radisson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Radisson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Radisson, 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.