Price County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 66th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Price County, Wisconsin is 14,077 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $58,720, the median home value is $146,000, and the median age is 52.5.
The population of Price County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (14,096 → 14,087), a -0.00% annualized rate.
14,077
Population
-0.00%
Annual growth
11
People / sq mi
$58,720
Median Income
$146,000
Median Home Value
Price County covers 1,254 sq mi of land at 11.2 people per square mile.
About Price County, WI
Price County skews on age — the median resident is 52.5, older than the national median. With 14,077 residents, Price County is a county in Wisconsin.
The typical household here earns about $58,720, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $146,000, with typical rent around $801.
College attainment is 17.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Price County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Price County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Price County had a population of 14,096 in 2010 and 14,087 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,178 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
14,087
Population (2024)
14,096
Population (2010)
14,178
Peak (2022)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,096 |
| 2011 | 13,985 |
| 2012 | 13,846 |
| 2013 | 13,740 |
| 2014 | 13,658 |
| 2015 | 13,577 |
| 2016 | 13,417 |
| 2017 | 13,377 |
| 2018 | 13,371 |
| 2019 | 13,347 |
| 2020 | 14,036 |
| 2021 | 14,061 |
| 2022 | 14,178 |
| 2023 | 14,098 |
| 2024 | 14,087 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
52.5
Median Age
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Male
27.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.3% · Seniors (65+): 27.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,720$-16,950 vs state |
| Mean household income | $73,497 |
| Per-capita income | $35,095 |
| Poverty rate | 8.4%+1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Price County is manufacturing, accounting for 30.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.4%
Carpool
78.9%
Public transit
7.0%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$146,000$-101,400 vs state
Median home value
$801
Median rent
81.5%
Homeownership rate
10,799
Total housing units
60.8%
Occupied
39.2%
Vacant
18.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.1%
With health insurance
90.0%
With broadband internet
22.4%
Foreign-born
10.0%
Veterans (18+)
16.9%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.3%
High School+
17.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Price County, Wisconsin has a population of 14,077 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 11 people per square mile.
The population of Price County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (14,096 → 14,087), a -0.00% annualized rate.
The median household income in Price County, Wisconsin is $58,720, with mean (average) household income of $73,497 and per-capita income of $35,095. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Price County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Price County, Wisconsin is 52.5 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.
The median home value in Price County is $146,000 and median monthly rent is $801. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,799 total housing units, 39.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Price County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 30.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Price County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
Price County, WI Climate
Price County, WI has an average annual temperature of 4.7°C (40°F) and receives about 797 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
4.7°C
Avg Temp
797
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -12° / 10° | 26 mm |
| February | -9° / 15° | 19 mm |
| March | -3° / 27° | 42 mm |
| April | 5° / 41° | 60 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 88 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 102 mm |
| July | 19° / 67° | 96 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 109 mm |
| September | 13° / 56° | 105 mm |
| October | 7° / 44° | 68 mm |
| November | -2° / 29° | 48 mm |
| December | -9° / 16° | 34 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Price County, WI
The most comfortable months to visit Price County, WI are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -18°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.