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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest County

Wisconsin · 10,024 residents · 1,014.266 sq mi
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Forest County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,023. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $76,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,024
+14%since 1990
from 8,776 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+12%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Forest County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,023
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,907 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,451
+97%since 1990
from $8,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.4
+4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(7,834)
Black1.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(26)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score24.9%(2,189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(8,570)
Black1.2%(118)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(108)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score6.8%(677)
7
−73%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest County, Wisconsin?

Forest County, Wisconsin has about 10,024 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest County, Wisconsin earns about $32,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Forest County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Forest County, Wisconsin?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Forest County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest County, Wisconsin?

About 13.1% of people in Forest County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,248 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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