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St. Croix County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

St. Croix County, Wisconsin has a population of 94,819, the 17th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $102,482 and the median home value is $349,700. The poverty rate is 6.6%.

St. Croix County Quick Facts

Population 94,819
Median Household Income $102,482
Median Home Value $349,700
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
Median Age 39.8 years
Homeownership Rate 78.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.4%
High School Graduation 96.3%
Cities/Places 13
Population 94,819 17th of 72
Median Income $102,482 35% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Unemployment 2.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
70.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out 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 St. Croix County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Hudson city15,004$97,0367.3%$355,000
New Richmond city10,334$87,5007.8%$269,000
Baldwin village4,313$76,6756.3%$252,000
North Hudson village3,848$114,5395.3%$372,900
Somerset village3,084$76,17610.2%$271,200
Hammond village2,071$82,15918.4%$232,700
Roberts village1,981$92,10512.2%$270,300
Woodville village1,497$81,8759.3%$213,000
Spring Valley village1,260$65,8938.7%$191,500
Glenwood City city1,218$70,83311.8%$159,900
Star Prairie village579$71,66714.0%$269,800
Deer Park village210$56,5635.7%$164,800
Wilson village195$80,4699.4%$192,400

Population Overview

St. Croix County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 94,819. It is the 17th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Croix County is 39.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Croix County is $102,482. This is 35% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $349,700. Housing costs are 41% higher than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Croix County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places St. Croix County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 20% higher 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 96.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

St. Croix County has a population of 94,819, making it the 17th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in St. Croix County?

The median household income in St. Croix County is $102,482 with a poverty rate of 6.6%.

How many cities are in St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

St. Croix County contains 13 Census-designated places.