Forest County, Wisconsin
Forest County is home to 9,369 people. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Wisconsin rate (10.6%). The median household income is $61,071.
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| Measure | Value | Wisconsin | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,369 | 5,914,872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,071 | $77,485 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.2% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 22.8% | 12.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 33.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $185,000 | $266,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $594 | $1,087 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 32.4% | 43.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.7% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.3 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Iron County, Michigan
- Florence County
- Langlade County
- Marinette County
- Oconto County
- Oneida County
- Vilas County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.