Wood County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wood County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55141
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 141
Geography
- Land Area
- 793.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 809.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.461413
- Longitude
- -90.038825
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 73,032
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 57,283
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 70,649 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,382 | 3.3% |
| White | 67,404 | 92.3% |
| Black | 445 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 942 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 201 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 56,057 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,229 | 2.1% |
| White | 54,114 | 94.5% |
| Black | 555 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 689 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 541 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 74,004
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,116
- Poverty Rate
- 10.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,875
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 67,397 | 91.1% |
| Black | 541 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1,293 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 53,018
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,992 | 20.7% |
| Republican | 23,710 | 44.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,316 | 34.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 24,170 | 45.6% |
| Female | 28,480 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,465 | 80.1% |
| Hispanic | 896 | 1.7% |
| Black | 54 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 678 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 33,042
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,778 | 63.1% |
| Hispanic | 457 | 51.0% |
| Black | 29 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 293 | 43.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 16,003 | 66.2% |
| Female | 16,874 | 59.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,907 (33.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,387 (21.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 34,755
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $180,501
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $843
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.