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Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is 14,643 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $62,133, the median home value is $194,800, and the median age is 38.6.

The population has grown 9.7% since 2010 (13,745 → 15,075).

14,643

Population

1288

People / sq mi

$62,133

Median Income

$194,800

Median Home Value

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Chippewa Falls covers 11.4 sq mi of land at 1288 people per square mile.

About Chippewa Falls, WI

Chippewa Falls stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 1,288 people per square mile. Chippewa Falls is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 14,643.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $62,133, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $194,800, with typical rent around $910.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 22.7%, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

Chippewa Falls city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Chippewa Falls city had a population of 13,745 in 2010 and 15,075 in 2024, a 9.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,075 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.67%.

2024 · 15K20102024
Chippewa Falls city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

15,075

Population (2024)

13,745

Population (2010)

15,075

Peak (2024)

0.67%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201013,745
201113,774
201213,756
201313,751
201413,947
201513,987
201614,009
201714,063
201814,179
201914,366
202014,732
202114,658
202214,684
202314,773
202415,075

Race & Ethnicity

White90.0%
Black or African American3.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$62,133

Median Household Income

$32,629

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$194,800

Median Home Value

$910

Median Rent

53.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.2%

High School+

22.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

76.5%

Public Transit

11.1%

Work From Home

17.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.9%

Foreign Born

96.1%

Non-English at Home

7.7%

Veterans

11.7%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

92.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.4%
Manufacturing14.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.5%
Construction7.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.1%
Retail Trade6.5%
Information6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Public Administration3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has a population of 14,643 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest city in Wisconsin.

The median household income in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is $62,133, with 9.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is $194,800, with median monthly rent at $910 and a homeownership rate of 53.9%.

The median age in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is 38.6 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The population has grown 9.7% since 2010 (13,745 → 15,075).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.