Langlade 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 | Langlade County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,219 | 5,859,674 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.7 | 89.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.05% | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.5 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,606 | 2,445,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Langlade County declined by 3.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 19,473 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Langlade County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Langlade County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,321 | $75,766 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.18% | 4.67% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Langlade County is about 23% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Langlade County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $89,999 | $176,921 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $736 | $1,045 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.0% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Langlade County is about 10.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $736 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Langlade County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 131 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Langlade County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.7 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.4 | 37.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 131 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,054 | $4,851 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 230 | 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 Langlade County is 16 minutes, shorter 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
Langlade County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Langlade County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 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
Langlade County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Langlade County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 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 Langlade County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Langlade County, Wisconsin?
The population of Langlade County, Wisconsin is 19,219, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Langlade County, Wisconsin?
The population density of Langlade County, Wisconsin is 21.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Langlade County, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Langlade County, Wisconsin is $58,321, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Langlade County, Wisconsin?
The median home price in Langlade County, Wisconsin is $89,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Langlade County, Wisconsin?
The unemployment rate in Langlade County, Wisconsin is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.