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Sauk County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Sauk County, Wisconsin has a population of 65,759, the 25th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,648 and the median home value is $242,400. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Sauk County Quick Facts

Population 65,759
Median Household Income $77,648
Median Home Value $242,400
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Median Age 41.3 years
Homeownership Rate 73.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%
High School Graduation 93.4%
Cities/Places 17
Population 65,759 25th of 72
Median Income $77,648 3% higher state
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment 2.6%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Sauk County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Baraboo city12,506$73,5158.4%$201,800
Reedsburg city10,060$71,99111.3%$218,300
Prairie du Sac village4,385$92,67210.2%$319,200
Lake Delton village3,522$42,3869.5%$144,100
Sauk City village3,500$82,8136.9%$269,500
Wisconsin Dells city2,763$66,8468.9%$203,300
Spring Green village1,499$89,3756.2%$238,000
West Baraboo village1,493$58,8899.5%$212,500
Plain village776$85,93810.5%$223,600
North Freedom village730$77,25021.4%$154,800
Merrimac village575$102,3444.9%$274,200
La Valle village334$70,6258.1%$118,600
Rock Springs village310$76,2509.3%$161,200
Ironton village288$46,25024.0%$85,000
Loganville village247$72,2925.3%$139,800
Cazenovia village241$67,00010.4%$137,500
Lime Ridge village201$108,2145.0%$137,500

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Population Overview

Sauk County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 65,759. It is the 25th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sauk County is 41.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sauk County is $77,648. This is 3% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $242,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sauk County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 93.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sauk County, Wisconsin?

Sauk County has a population of 65,759, making it the 25th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Sauk County?

The median household income in Sauk County is $77,648 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Sauk County, Wisconsin?

Sauk County contains 17 Census-designated places.