Chippewa County, WI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,850 | 5,859,674 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 63.3 | 89.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.71% | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,567 | 2,445,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Chippewa County grew by 11.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,558 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Chippewa County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,200 | $75,766 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.94% | 4.67% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chippewa County is about 2% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $18,085 | $176,921 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $962 | $1,045 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Chippewa County is about 1.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $962 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chippewa County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.5 | 37.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,226 | $4,851 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,523 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 555 | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.5 min), Door County (13.8 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), Pierce County (25.0 min), Columbia County (23.8 min).
The average commute time in Chippewa County is 20 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Chippewa County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.35 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Chippewa County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Chippewa County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Chippewa County, Wisconsin?
The population of Chippewa County, Wisconsin is 65,850, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Chippewa County, Wisconsin?
The population density of Chippewa County, Wisconsin is 63.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is $74,200, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?
The median home price in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is $18,085, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?
The unemployment rate in Chippewa County, Wisconsin is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.