COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chippewa County

Wisconsin · 55,195 residents · 1,008.355 sq mi

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Chippewa County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,596. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 45%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

55,195

+5%since 1990

from 52,360 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

55 / sq mi

+5%since 1990

from 52 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.6

+12%since 1990

from 33.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202467K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,596

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,858 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,243

+63%since 1990

from $11,170 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.2%

−2.2 ptssince 1990

from 10.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$88,400

+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,300 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$446

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $325 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.7%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 74.2% in 1990

24.3% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+25%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.9%(51,789)

Black0.1%(30)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(164)

Asian0.4%(222)

Diversity Score3.5%(1,815)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.5%(53,831)

Black0.2%(85)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(289)

Asian0.9%(491)

Diversity Score3.9%(2,157)

Diversity Score

+13%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.7%

+3.9 ptssince 1990

from 10.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.3%

+9.3 ptssince 1990

from 74.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.3%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 2.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.0 min

−42%since 1990

from 24.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

Chippewa County, Wisconsin has about 55,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chippewa County, Wisconsin earns about $39,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chippewa County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Chippewa County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $88,400, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chippewa County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chippewa County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chippewa County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,835 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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