Juneau County, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Wisconsin

The population of Juneau County, Wisconsin is 26,695 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $65,150, the median home value is $165,200, and the median age is 45.9.

The population of Juneau County has declined 0.3% since 2010 (26,675 → 26,590), a -0.02% annualized rate.

Juneau County within Wisconsin · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,695

Population

-0.02%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$65,150

Median Income

$165,200

Median Home Value

Juneau County covers 767 sq mi of land at 34.8 people per square mile.

About Juneau County, WI

Juneau County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 26,695. It ranks #46 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 45.9, older than the national median. The population is 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

The median household income in Juneau County is $65,150, below the US median of $74,580. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $165,200, with monthly rent averaging $847. The homeownership rate of 77.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Juneau County reflects 16.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.2 minutes each way.

Juneau County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Juneau County had a population of 26,675 in 2010 and 26,590 in 2024, a -0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,780 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.

26,590

Population (2024)

26,675

Population (2010)

26,780

Peak (2020)

-0.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,675	-	-	estimate
2011	26,705	+30	+0.11%	estimate
2012	26,775	+70	+0.26%	estimate
2013	26,571	-204	-0.76%	estimate
2014	26,349	-222	-0.84%	estimate
2015	26,319	-30	-0.11%	estimate
2016	26,345	+26	+0.10%	estimate
2017	26,474	+129	+0.49%	estimate
2018	26,599	+125	+0.47%	estimate
2019	26,688	+89	+0.33%	estimate
2020	26,780	+92	+0.34%	estimate
2021	26,773	-7	-0.03%	estimate
2022	26,743	-30	-0.11%	estimate
2023	26,557	-186	-0.70%	estimate
2024	26,590	+33	+0.12%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.8%
Black or African American	2.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.9

Median Age

46.3%

Female

53.7%

Male

21.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

4.5%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

7.4%

60–64

9.2%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

6.0%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 16.0% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,150$-10,520 vs state
Mean household income	$78,183
Per-capita income	$32,116
Poverty rate	8.5%+1.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	53.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Manufacturing

17.7%

Education & health care

8.5%

Public administration

7.8%

Retail trade

6.8%

Construction

6.2%

Finance & real estate

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Juneau County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

3.3%

Carpool

80.8%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

24.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$165,200$-82,200 vs state

Median home value

$847

Median rent

77.7%

Homeownership rate

14,639

Total housing units

73.7%

Occupied

26.3%

Vacant

22.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.3%

With health insurance

91.7%

With broadband internet

22.0%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

17.3%

With a disability

96.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.7%

High School+

16.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Juneau County, Wisconsin has a population of 26,695 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 35 people per square mile.

The population of Juneau County has declined 0.3% since 2010 (26,675 → 26,590), a -0.02% annualized rate.

The median household income in Juneau County, Wisconsin is $65,150, with mean (average) household income of $78,183 and per-capita income of $32,116. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Juneau County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.8%), Black or African American (2.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Juneau County, Wisconsin is 45.9 years. Residents are 46.3% female and 53.7% male.

The median home value in Juneau County is $165,200 and median monthly rent is $847. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,639 total housing units, 26.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Juneau County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Juneau County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.