Vilas County's estimated 2026 population is 23,769 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vilas County is the 49th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 21,454 and has seen a growth of 10.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55.7 years
Female: 55.9 years
Male: 55.5 years
There are 19,820 adults, (7,513 of whom are seniors) in Vilas County.
Female: 11,388 (48.2%)
Male: 12,259 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Vilas County includes 85.21% White, 8.52% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,150 | 85.21% |
| Native American | 2,015 | 8.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,174 | 4.96% |
| Other race | 152 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 0.27% |
Vilas County's average per capita income is $43,356. Household income levels show a median of $68,431. The poverty rate stands at 11.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,439 | - |
| Families | $83,870 | $106,041 |
| Households | $68,431 | $88,583 |
| Non Families | $44,577 | $57,690 |
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