Price County, Wisconsin Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Price 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 Price County, Wisconsin. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Price County, Wisconsin. The estimated population of Price County, Wisconsin is 14,003 people, with a median age of 51.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,003
+4.88%
+3.22%
2020
13,351
 -0.48% -
2019
13,416
 -0.55% -
2018
13,490
 -0.56% -
2017
13,566
 - -

Population of Price 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
93.8%
94.6%
 -0.85%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Native
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.6%
 +25.00%
Asian
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0.8%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.8%
 +137.50%
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 Price 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 51.8 -0.19% 51.4 +0.59% 52.4 -0.76%
2020 51.9 +0.58% 51.1 -0.2% 52.8 +1.34%
2019 51.6 0% 51.2 0% 52.1 +0.19%
2018 51.6 +0.58% 51.2 +0.79% 52 +0.39%
2017 51.3 - 50.8 - 51.8 -

The median age of Price 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 9 548 +8.32% 532 +15.67% 586 619
10 to 19 778 +10.32% 742 3.1% 857 730
20 to 29 551 +12.92% 469 +17.94% 617 543
30 to 39 623 +8.18% 592 -4.37% 675 560
40 to 49 859 -12.1% 790 -6.72% 758 732
50 to 59 1,333 -16.7% 1,235 -15.39% 1,123 1,052
60 to 69 1,199 +18.06% 1,107 +16.89% 1,428 1,305
70+ 1,007 +17.43% 1,201 +1.98% 1,193 1,225

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Price County, Wisconsin is $52,052.00.

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 Price County.

  • Under 25
    $54,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,859.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,637.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,641.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Price 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 Price County, Wisconsin is currently $65,634.00.

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.

2.14% of households in Price 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 Price County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Price County is $30,997.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Price 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 Price 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
    5.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.26%

Employment

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

The total population of Price County over the age of 16 is 11,806.

Of those people, a total of 54.70% 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 Price County is 53.40%.

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 595 54.10% 6.80%
20 to 24 years 571 66.50% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 589 81.50% 0.60%
30 to 34 years 563 89.90% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 1,344 87.10% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 1,825 81.60% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 1,168 75.20% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,494 49.70% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 2,176 19.50% 0.50%
75 years and over 1,481 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Price 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 11,371 54.20% 2.50%
Black or African American 48 66.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 57 59.60% 0.00%
Asian 57 86.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 74 60.80% 0.00%
Other 47 95.70% 6.70%
Two or more races 152 55.90% 3.50%
Hispanic or Latino 192 65.10% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,247 54.10% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Price 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 Price County is 6,299, with median earnings of $36,374.00.

Women in Price County, Wisconsin earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,299 $36,374.00
Male 3,460 $43,371.00
Female 2,839 $29,283.00

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 594 $43,785.00
Business and Financial 223 $45,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $60,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 148 $75,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $52,188.00
Community and Social Service 76 $47,857.00
Legal 23 $40,417.00
Educational and Library 229 $47,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $21,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 265 $54,125.00
Healthcare Support 252 $20,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $17,500.00
Law Enforcement 49 $61,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 284 $10,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 232 $25,278.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $20,326.00
Sales 471 $25,636.00
Office and Administrative Support 659 $35,372.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 147 $21,250.00
Construction and Extraction 344 $36,923.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $48,547.00
Production 1,054 $37,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 279 $51,518.00

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 405 $52,250.00 189 $35,093.00
Business and Financial 53 $42,330.00 170 $45,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $54,167.00 32 $65,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $76,625.00 32 $65,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $51,719.00 13 $76,875.00
Community and Social Service 33 $41,250.00 43 $48,393.00
Legal 12 $58,750.00 11 $38,750.00
Educational and Library 29 $52,188.00 200 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $36,607.00 36 $12,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $60,417.00 226 $53,750.00
Healthcare Support 40 $12,083.00 212 $20,400.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $25,694.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 45 $60,417.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 90 $10,875.00 194 $10,722.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $34,167.00 104 $10,000.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $43,750.00 80 $20,217.00
Sales 157 $43,125.00 314 $22,135.00
Office and Administrative Support 138 $38,036.00 521 $35,036.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 124 $28,929.00 23 $17,917.00
Construction and Extraction 340 $36,538.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $48,547.00 0 $0.00
Production 722 $43,371.00 332 $29,706.00
Transportation and Material Moving 267 $52,639.00 12 $10,000.00

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 6,576 households in Price County, with an average household size of 2.1 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 3,886 families in Price 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 3,250 189 447 2,690
Average Household Size 2.68 2.96 3.22 1.16
Total Families 3,250 189 447 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.53 2.83 0

Poverty

Of the 3,886 families in Price County, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Price 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 10,770 housing units in Price County, Wisconsin.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,576 61.06%
Vacant 4,194 38.94%

11.05% of the total 10,770 housing units in Price County are rental units. This is approximately 1,190 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,212 are occupied by the owner - or 48.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Price County is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Price 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
    174
  • Less than $500
    309
  • $500 to $999
    707
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    113
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    43

Property Value

The median value of a property in Price County is $125,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    738
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,372
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    865
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    856
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    859
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    440
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    57
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,917
  • 1940 to 1949
    730
  • 1950 to 1959
    900
  • 1960 to 1969
    964
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,556
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,165
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,656
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,382
  • 2010 to 2013
    499
  • 2014 or later
    1

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 Price County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    372
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,953
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,685
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,566

Commuting to Work

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

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Price 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
    735
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,044
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    950
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    794
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    580
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    335
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    524
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    134
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    229
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    202
  • 90 or more minutes
    191

Summary

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

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Places in Price County, Wisconsin

We have data for 17 places in Price County, Wisconsin. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.