Total Population
16,325
Population
Growth Rate
0.08%
Median Age
54
Diversity Index
32.200
County Seat: Bayfield
We are located on the shores of Lake Superior in America’s heartland. This is the “Home of Wisconsin’s National Treasures” - including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the world-famous Ice Caves, in addition to the first ever Tribal National Park! With 800+ miles of paved roads and not one traffic light, you may be surprised by all the shops and galleries, great restaurants and lodging options. Amenities include 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, 38 hiking trails, over a dozen orchards & fruit farms, and the Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway.
Year | Population | Households | Average Household Size | Average Household Income |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | 15,114 | 6,756 | 2.2 | $57,005 |
2020 | 15,526 | 6,994 | 2.2 | $65,569 |
Source: Northland Connection, ESRI
Households
7,504
Total Housing Units
13,381
Owner Occupied
6,321
Renter Occupied
1,183
Vacant
5,877
Median Home Value
$197,727
Average Home Value
$238,578
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.96%
Median Household
$64,053 $74,754
Average Household
$83,522 $96,145
Per Capita
$38,405 $44,425
Total Businesses
915
Total Employed
5,921
Workers 16+
6,904
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
120
Employed
885
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
128
Employed
840
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
807
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
34
Employed
574
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
123
Employed
567
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
422
Some
High School
428
Graduated
High School
3,280
Associates
Degree
1,749
Bachelor's
Degree
2,899
Graduate
Degree
1,554
Average Commute Time
23 min.
Resident Commuters
4,154
Non-Resident Commuters
2,421
Drive Alone
5,161
Carpooled
705
Public
112
Work At Home
622