Winter village, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Winter village is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Sawyer County. The total population is 328. It ranks as the 610th most populous out of 807 cities and towns in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winter village is 44.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winter village is $41,848. This is 45% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 105% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. 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 5.3%. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $85,000. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Winter village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winter village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.9% vs 7.8%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winter village, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 807 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. For official data, visit data.census.gov.