U.S. County · Profile

Bayfield County

16.8KTotal Population
11Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Bayfield County has a population of 16,769 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Bayfield County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White84.6%14,187
American Indian/Alaska Native8.1%1,358
Two or More Races5.4%906
Hispanic or Latino2.4%402
Black or African American1.0%168
Asian0.6%101
Some Other Race0.4%67
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Bayfield County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$67,266
9.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$39,449
2.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.4%
9.6% below national average
Median Age
53.6 years

Income & Poverty

$67,266Median Household Income
$39,449Per Capita Income
10.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$67,266$85,328
Families$78,596$98,529
Married-couple Families$78,596$88,028
Nonfamily Households$41,404$44,716

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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