Vilas County, WI

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2019 Population

21,751

0.732% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

54.6

0.924% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.7%

6.81% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,072

6.29% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$202,900

1.93% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

9,363

1.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Vilas County, WI had a population of 21.8k people with a median age of 54.6 and a median household income of $47,072. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Vilas County, WI grew from 21,593 to 21,751, a 0.732% increase and its median household income grew from $44,285 to $47,072, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vilas County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.07%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.602%). 0% of the households in Vilas County, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 99.5% of the residents in Vilas County, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Vilas County, WI was $202,900, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%. Most people in Vilas County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Vilas County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Vilas County, WI borders Gogebic County, MI, Iron County, MI, Forest County, WI, Iron County, WI, Oneida County, WI, and Price County, WI.

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Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Vilas County, WI is home to a population of 21.8k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.16% of Vilas County, WI residents were born outside of the country (469 people).

In 2019, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.4k people) in Vilas County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.74k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 762 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vilas County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.4k ± 22
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.74k ± 197
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
762 ± 190

2.6%

Hispanic Population

566 people

2.6% of the people in Vilas County, WI are hispanic (566 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vilas County, WI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

469 people

1.82%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

393 people

As of 2019, 2.16% of Vilas County, WI residents (469 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vilas County, WI was 1.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Vilas County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Vilas County, WI was 54.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 55, were generally the same age as foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 55. But people in Vilas County, WI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Vilas County, WI residents was 54.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,679 ± 7,092 people
India
25,530 ± 3,914 people
China
15,562 ± 3,059 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,679 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 25,530 and China with 15,562.

Citizenship

99.5%

2019 Citizenship

99.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.5% of Vilas County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Vilas County, WI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Vilas County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
896 ± 101
Gulf War (1990s)
180 ± 71
Korea
177 ± 46

Vilas County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Vilas County, WI is $47,072. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Vilas County, WI was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $59,901, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $47,325 and $45,137.

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,130. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Vilas County, WI employs 9.36k people. The largest industries in Vilas County, WI are Retail Trade (1,351 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,295 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,088 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($47,565), Utilities ($47,083), and Educational Services ($45,644).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,072

2019 value

± $1,662

6.29%

1 Year Growth

± 5%

Households in Vilas County, WI have a median annual income of $47,072, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,285 in 2018, which represents a 6.29% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Vilas County, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

$65,653

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,399

$49,130

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,030

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

Asian
$52,790 ± $5,647
White
$50,361 ± $843
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$50,064 ± $38,727

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wisconsin.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vilas County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.45

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2019, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.637% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9507

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vilas County, WI was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $59,901, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $47,325 and $45,137.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Vilas County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vilas County, WI (2.73k out of 21.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,949 ± 220
Native American
643 ± 108
Two Or More
66 ± 79

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vilas County, WI is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.36k

2019 Value

± 432

1.97%

1 Year growth

± 6.46%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Vilas County, WI grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 9.18k employees to 9.36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vilas County, WI, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,052 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,044 people), and Management Occupations (933 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vilas County, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Vilas County, WI, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,052 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,044 people), and Management Occupations (933 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Vilas County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.14 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.67 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.41 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Vilas County, WI, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($69,813), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($66,688), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($63,261).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.36k

2019 Value

± 432

1.97%

1 Year growth

± 6.46%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Vilas County, WI grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 9.18k employees to 9.36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vilas County, WI, are Retail Trade (1,351 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,295 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,088 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vilas County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Vilas County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Vilas County, WI, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,351 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,295 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,088 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Vilas County, WI has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.54 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.84 times), and Construction (1.54 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Vilas County, WI, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($47,565), Utilities ($47,083), and Educational Services ($45,644).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $39.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($31.4B) and Motorized vehicles ($28.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$354B

2018 Value in Wisconsin

$594B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

67.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $354B. This is expected to increase 67.9% to $594B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$32.5B
Minnesota
$29.5B
Michigan
$16.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $32.5B, followed by Minnesota with $29.5B and Michigan and $16.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Vilas County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35%), followed by Other (4.94%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (35%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.94%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35%), followed by Other (4.94%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Vilas County, WI

60% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vilas County, WI was $202,900 in 2019, which is 0.844 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $206,900 to $202,900, a 1.93% decrease. The homeownership rate in Vilas County, WI is 77.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Vilas County, WI have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vilas County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$202,900

2019 Median

± $9,549

$206,900

2018 Median

± $8,006

In 2019, the median property value in Vilas County, WI declined from to $202,900 from the previous year's value of $206,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Vilas County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vilas County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,072

Median Household Income

± $1,662

10.9k

Number of Households

± 461

In 2019, the median household income of the 10.9k households in Vilas County, WI grew to $47,072 from the previous year's value of $44,285.

The following chart displays the households in Vilas County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Vilas County, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vilas County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

2019 Homeownership

76.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 77.7% of the housing units in Vilas County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Vilas County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vilas County, WI have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Vilas County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vilas County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (7.47%)
Worked At Home (7.21%)

In 2019, 81.3% of workers in Vilas County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.47%) and those who worked at home (7.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Vilas County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vilas County, WI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

93.7% of the population of Vilas County, WI has health coverage, with 29.4% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 22.6% on Medicare, 20.9% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Vilas County, WI see 1688 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.97% increase from the previous year (1549 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 925 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1387 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Columbia County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,688 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vilas County, WI

Primary care physicians in Vilas County, WI see an average of 1,688 patients per year. This represents a 8.97% increase from the previous year (1,549 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Vilas County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.32%

Uninsured

29.4%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

22.6%

Medicare

20.9%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vilas County, WI declined by 0.678% from 6.36% to 6.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vilas County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.