Wood County's estimated 2026 population is 73,865 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wood County is the 22nd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 74,812 and has seen a growth of -1.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 58,159 adults, (16,124 of whom are seniors) in Wood County.
Female: 37,057 (50.1%)
Male: 36,947 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Wood County includes 91.07% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,397 | 91.07% |
| Two or more races | 3,599 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 1,293 | 1.75% |
| Other race | 967 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 541 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 205 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Wood County's average per capita income is $46,695. Household income levels show a median of $67,989. The poverty rate stands at 10.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,325 | $115,324 |
| Families | $84,896 | $103,326 |
| Households | $67,989 | $86,117 |
| Non Families | $39,936 | $52,924 |
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