Vilas County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Vilas County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55125
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 125
Geography
- Land Area
- 857.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 160.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1017.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.049848
- Longitude
- -89.501254
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,561
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,729
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,028 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 2.2% |
| White | 20,325 | 86.3% |
| Black | 57 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,915 | 8.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,446 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 1.4% |
| White | 17,673 | 89.6% |
| Black | 106 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,502 | 7.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,647
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,209
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,587
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,150 | 85.2% |
| Black | 65 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,544
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,285 | 16.0% |
| Republican | 8,451 | 41.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,808 | 42.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,939 | 48.4% |
| Female | 10,514 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,651 | 81.1% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 1.2% |
| Black | 10 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,907
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,547 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 54.5% |
| Black | 1 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 62 | 62.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,441 | 64.8% |
| Female | 6,430 | 61.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,197 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,791 (30.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,876
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $307,082
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $799
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.