Chippewa County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Chippewa County, Wisconsin is 66,558 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $74,009, the median home value is $237,700, and the median age is 41.7.
The population of Chippewa County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (62,646 → 67,323), a +0.52% annualized rate.
66,558
Population
+0.52%
Annual growth
66
People / sq mi
$74,009
Median Income
$237,700
Median Home Value
Chippewa County covers 1,008 sq mi of land at 66.0 people per square mile.
About Chippewa County, WI
The poverty rate is what most separates Chippewa County from the typical county: 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 66,558 residents, Chippewa County is a county in Wisconsin. It ranks #24 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
The typical household earns $74,009 a year, below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $237,700, with typical rent around $963.
24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Chippewa County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Chippewa County had a population of 62,646 in 2010 and 67,323 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 67,323 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.
67,323
Population (2024)
62,646
Population (2010)
67,323
Peak (2024)
0.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,646 |
| 2011 | 62,958 |
| 2012 | 63,063 |
| 2013 | 63,102 |
| 2014 | 63,349 |
| 2015 | 63,438 |
| 2016 | 63,577 |
| 2017 | 63,774 |
| 2018 | 64,095 |
| 2019 | 64,692 |
| 2020 | 66,346 |
| 2021 | 66,601 |
| 2022 | 66,775 |
| 2023 | 66,949 |
| 2024 | 67,323 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.7
Median Age
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Male
19.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $74,009$-1,661 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,401 |
| Per-capita income | $38,212 |
| Poverty rate | 5.8%-0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Chippewa County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
2.2%
Carpool
76.5%
Public transit
10.5%
Work from home
22.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$237,700$-9,700 vs state
Median home value
$963
Median rent
74.6%
Homeownership rate
29,017
Total housing units
91.6%
Occupied
8.4%
Vacant
25.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.3%
With health insurance
92.8%
With broadband internet
18.5%
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans (18+)
11.3%
With a disability
96.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.5%
High School+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chippewa County, Wisconsin has a population of 66,558 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 66 people per square mile.
The population of Chippewa County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (62,646 → 67,323), a +0.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is $74,009, with mean (average) household income of $93,401 and per-capita income of $38,212. 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Chippewa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Black or African American (1.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is 41.7 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.
The median home value in Chippewa County is $237,700 and median monthly rent is $963. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,017 total housing units, 8.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.