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Langlade County

Wisconsin · 19,491 residents · 870.69 sq mi
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Langlade County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,074. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,491
−6%since 2000
from 20,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,074
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,168 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,948
+71%since 2000
from $16,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(20,193)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(171)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(643)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(17,960)
Black0.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(459)
Asian0.3%(67)
Other3.5%(673)
Diversity Score16.1%(3,143)
Segregation Score14%(2,736)
Diversity Score
16
+420%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langlade County, Wisconsin?

Langlade County, Wisconsin has about 19,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Langlade County, Wisconsin earns about $52,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Langlade County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Langlade County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Langlade County, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Langlade County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Langlade County, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of people in Langlade County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Langlade County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Langlade County, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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