Florence County, Wisconsin Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Florence County, Wisconsin, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Florence County, Wisconsin. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Florence County, Wisconsin. The estimated population of Florence County, Wisconsin is 4,542 people, with a median age of 54.4.

We can look at the total population in Florence County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,542
+5.33%
+4.32%
2020
4,312
 -0.05% -
2019
4,314
 -0.53% -
2018
4,337
 -0.39% -
2017
4,354
 - -

Population of Florence County, Wisconsin by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.3%
98.5%
 -2.23%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Native
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
0.9%
 -77.78%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.3%
 +666.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Florence County, Wisconsin by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.4 +0.18% 53.1 0% 55.2 0%
2020 54.3 +1.31% 53.1 +0.95% 55.2 +1.85%
2019 53.6 +2.29% 52.6 +2.73% 54.2 +0.93%
2018 52.4 +0.96% 51.2 +0.2% 53.7 +0.94%
2017 51.9 - 51.1 - 53.2 -

The median age of Florence County, Wisconsin gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 189 +12.47% 155 +15.55% 213 179
10 to 19 251 -19.6% 180 +7.7% 205 184
20 to 29 181 -12.34% 166 +8.56% 156 179
30 to 39 201 -20.55% 168 -0.76% 159 164
40 to 49 268 +17.56% 254 -16.13% 315 209
50 to 59 460 +6.82% 435 -8% 490 398
60 to 69 358 +9.59% 363 +33.63% 392 482
70+ 352 +10.97% 373 +14.84% 390 427

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Florence County, Wisconsin is $52,143.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Florence County.

  • Under 25
    $45,179.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,118.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,806.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Florence County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Florence County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Florence County, Wisconsin is currently $65,349.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.31% of households in Florence County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Florence County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Florence County is $31,373.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Florence County by the total population of Florence County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Florence County, Wisconsin, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Florence County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Florence County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Florence County over the age of 16 is 3,869.

Of those people, a total of 52.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Florence County is 48.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 108 44.40% 4.20%
20 to 24 years 170 95.90% 17.20%
25 to 29 years 165 78.20% 19.40%
30 to 34 years 180 88.90% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 435 82.10% 10.60%
45 to 54 years 592 81.90% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 528 58.70% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 467 42.20% 13.20%
65 to 74 years 734 19.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 490 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Florence County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,765 52.00% 7.30%
Black or African American 21 42.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 46.70% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 68 77.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 11 72.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,758 51.90% 7.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Florence County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Florence County is 1,883, with median earnings of $40,590.00.

Women in Florence County, Wisconsin earning approximately 65.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,883 $40,590.00
Male 1,036 $46,944.00
Female 847 $30,855.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 121 $58,438.00
Business and Financial 84 $36,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $56,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $60,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $68,750.00
Community and Social Service 18 $75,455.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $41,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 153 $59,886.00
Healthcare Support 96 $20,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $8,603.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00
Sales 162 $48,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 246 $25,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $37,070.00
Construction and Extraction 244 $48,784.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $63,929.00
Production 163 $43,693.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $40,938.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 89 $61,339.00 32 $51,136.00
Business and Financial 22 $61,923.00 62 $34,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $56,806.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $53,750.00 10 $60,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $75,682.00 2 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 69 $38,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 132 $57,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 96 $20,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $2,499.00 51 $9,044.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $19,904.00 16 $6,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Sales 54 $11,250.00 108 $65,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 65 $50,063.00 181 $22,202.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $37,070.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 237 $49,020.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $63,929.00 0 $0.00
Production 123 $43,456.00 40 $44,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $44,375.00 14 $14,444.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,076 households in Florence County, with an average household size of 2.17 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,345 families in Florence County with an average family size of 2.68 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,145 101 99 731
Average Household Size 2.62 3.37 3.32 1.13
Total Families 1,145 101 99 0
Average Household Size 2.62 2.97 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 1,345 families in Florence County, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Florence County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,650 housing units in Florence County, Wisconsin.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,076 44.65%
Vacant 2,574 55.35%

4.30% of the total 4,650 housing units in Florence County are rental units. This is approximately 200 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,848 are occupied by the owner - or 39.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Florence County is $436.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Florence County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    28
  • Less than $500
    108
  • $500 to $999
    80
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Florence County is $142,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Florence County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    232
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    354
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    399
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    289
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    285
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    216
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Florence County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Florence County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    782
  • 1940 to 1949
    321
  • 1950 to 1959
    349
  • 1960 to 1969
    375
  • 1970 to 1979
    538
  • 1980 to 1989
    605
  • 1990 to 1999
    599
  • 2000 to 2009
    791
  • 2010 to 2013
    290
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Florence County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    68
  • 1 vehicle available
    562
  • 2 vehicles available
    868
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    578

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Florence County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Florence County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Florence County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    122
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    232
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    213
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    314
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    341
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    89
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    90
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    78
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    67
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    19
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Florence County, Wisconsin in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Florence County, Wisconsin

We have data for 10 places in Florence County, Wisconsin. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.