Bayfield County, WI

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

Population

Total Population

16,582

Population
Growth Rate

0.26%

Median Age

55

Diversity Index

31.300

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing & Income

Households

7,688

Total Housing Units

13,564


Owner Occupied

6,285

Renter Occupied

1,403

Vacant

5,876

Median Home Value

$282,962


Average Home Value

$331,639

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.37%

Income Projection

Median Household

$68,863 $76,704


Average Household

$90,160 $100,187


Per Capita

$41,806 $46,991

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Workforce

Total Businesses

922

Total Employed

5,961

Workers 16+

7,301

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

132

Employed

836

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

18

Employed

824

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

118

Employed

703

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

113

Employed

598

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

461

2024 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

36

Employed

399

Some
High School

370

Graduated
High School

3,212

Associates
Degree

1,657

Bachelor's
Degree

2,786

Graduate
Degree

1,717

Average Commute Time

23 min.



Resident Commuters

4,366

Non-Resident Commuters

2,639

Drive Alone

5,277

Carpooled

735

Public

85

Work At Home

858

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11