Menominee County, Wisconsin Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Menominee 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 Menominee County, Wisconsin. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Menominee County, Wisconsin. The estimated population of Menominee County, Wisconsin is 4,318 people, with a median age of 31.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,318
 -5.43% -4.17%
2020
4,566
+0.18%
-
2019
4,558
 -0.46% -
2018
4,579
+1.62%
-
2017
4,506
 - -

Population of Menominee 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
10.1%
8.8%
 +14.77%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Native
76.9%
82.2%
 -6.45%
Hispanic
8.1%
6%
 +35.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
2.1%
 +109.52%
Other
0.1%
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 Menominee 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 31.3 +0.97% 28.2 +2.17% 33.8 -0.88%
2020 31 -3.13% 27.6 +2.99% 34.1 -2.29%
2019 32 +0.95% 26.8 -2.19% 34.9 0%
2018 31.7 +0.96% 27.4 0% 34.9 +3.87%
2017 31.4 - 27.4 - 33.6 -

The median age of Menominee 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 9 379 +7.08% 408 -24.51% 396 315
10 to 19 512 -20.49% 333 +28.15% 394 429
20 to 29 289 +13.41% 295 -15.54% 318 246
30 to 39 227 -5.96% 261 -11.39% 213 226
40 to 49 200 -33.2% 193 +17.79% 141 224
50 to 59 273 +1.19% 320 -12.65% 275 281
60 to 69 224 +15.19% 230 +16.98% 258 267
70+ 154 +7.76% 208 -18.66% 165 170

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Menominee County, Wisconsin is $54,940.00.

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 Menominee County.

  • Under 25
    $31,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,102.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,682.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,368.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Menominee 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 Menominee County, Wisconsin is currently $74,101.00.

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.

4.72% of households in Menominee 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 Menominee County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Menominee County is $21,169.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Menominee 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 Menominee 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
    9.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.58%

Employment

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

The total population of Menominee County over the age of 16 is 3,112.

Of those people, a total of 48.50% 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 Menominee County is 42.40%.

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 328 18.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 354 43.50% 9.70%
25 to 29 years 210 72.40% 16.40%
30 to 34 years 221 73.80% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 405 72.60% 13.60%
45 to 54 years 439 62.20% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 295 52.20% 39.00%
60 to 64 years 313 62.90% 16.20%
65 to 74 years 366 16.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 181 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Menominee 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 473 31.30% 0.00%
Black or African American 17 5.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,479 51.00% 14.90%
Asian 6 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 25.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 133 66.20% 1.10%
Hispanic or Latino 229 54.60% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 434 26.50% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Menominee 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 Menominee County is 1,320, with median earnings of $29,224.00.

Women in Menominee County, Wisconsin earning approximately 89.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,320 $29,224.00
Male 654 $30,455.00
Female 666 $27,109.00

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 117 $50,313.00
Business and Financial 22 $50,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 65 $31,607.00
Legal 16 $76,250.00
Educational and Library 67 $53,080.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $44,500.00
Healthcare Support 69 $16,691.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $28,594.00
Law Enforcement 44 $34,792.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $7,179.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $10,375.00
Personal Care and Service 59 $27,063.00
Sales 27 $26,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $31,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $25,000.00
Construction and Extraction 49 $33,036.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 69 $34,107.00
Production 36 $31,429.00
Transportation and Material Moving 58 $35,703.00

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 41 $75,893.00 76 $47,955.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00 17 $51,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 53 $30,893.00
Legal 8 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 61 $52,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 28 $44,500.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 55 $15,662.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 48 $28,906.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $13,594.00 52 $6,759.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 42 $21,786.00 59 $6,635.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $27,500.00 7 $0.00
Sales 12 $0.00 15 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $50,045.00 102 $30,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $25,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $31,667.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $43,846.00 19 $0.00
Production 29 $31,518.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $36,133.00 11 $0.00

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 1,251 households in Menominee County, with an average household size of 3.42 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 968 families in Menominee County with an average family size of 3.87 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 457 162 349 283
Average Household Size 3.62 4.15 4.57 1.24
Total Families 457 162 349 0
Average Household Size 3.57 3.7 4.35 0

Poverty

Of the 968 families in Menominee County, 19.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Menominee 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 2,145 housing units in Menominee County, Wisconsin.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,251 58.32%
Vacant 894 41.68%

16.55% of the total 2,145 housing units in Menominee County are rental units. This is approximately 355 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 866 are occupied by the owner - or 40.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Menominee County is $577.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Menominee 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    117
  • $500 to $999
    215
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Menominee County is $87,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    198
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    271
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    122
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    82
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    68
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    115
  • 1940 to 1949
    19
  • 1950 to 1959
    58
  • 1960 to 1969
    60
  • 1970 to 1979
    506
  • 1980 to 1989
    484
  • 1990 to 1999
    445
  • 2000 to 2009
    339
  • 2010 to 2013
    119
  • 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 Menominee County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    371
  • 2 vehicles available
    609
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    172

Commuting to Work

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

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Menominee 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
    246
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    181
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    116
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    124
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    235
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    123
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    39
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    46
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    14
  • 90 or more minutes
    57

Summary

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

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Places in Menominee County, Wisconsin

We have data for 6 places in Menominee County, Wisconsin. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.