Village · Wisconsin
Exeland, Wisconsin
Exeland, village, in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Exeland had 225 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 229 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 193 (±58). GEOID 5524700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
225
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 229 · ACS 2020-2024: 193 ±58
Median household income
$31,713
±$5,650 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$110,400
±$15,914 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$578
±$10 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Exeland and what county is it in?
Exeland is a village in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 191 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Exeland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 225 people lived in Exeland on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 229 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 193 (±58).
| Measure | Exeland | Sawyer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 193 ±58 | 18,476 | no clear change |
| Households | 105 ±36 | 8,810 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.84 ±0.26 | 2.04 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 121 ±37 | 16,250 | no clear change |
Exeland's population since 2000
From 212 in 2000 to 225 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Exeland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Exeland?
The median resident of Exeland is 33.8 years old; 17.1% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.3%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 13.0%.
| Measure | Exeland | Sawyer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 ±17.9 | 52.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.1% ±6.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±9.0 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±8.3 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.3% ±8.6 pts | 76.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 13.0% ±7.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±5.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3% ±6.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 30.1% ±10.6 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±3.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.0% ±1.9 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.7% ±4.7 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.0% ±19.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.1% ±16.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Exeland earn?
Half of Exeland's 105 households earn less than $31,713 a year (±$5,650), against $60,801 in Sawyer County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,612 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $22,899 after inflation. 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Exeland | Sawyer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,713 ±$5,650 | $60,801 | −$22,899 |
| Mean household income | $44,258 ±$7,552 | $81,432 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,301 ±$4,158 | $38,676 | −$7,757 |
| People below the poverty line | 29.0% ±9.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.4% ±22.2 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 43.8% ±16.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% ±6.3 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.1% ±9.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Exeland?
Owners occupy 55.2% of Exeland's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,400 by its owner (±$15,914). The median renter pays $578 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Exeland | Sawyer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,400 ±$15,914 | $236,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $578 ±$10 | $712 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.2% ±20.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $950 ±$142 | $1,323 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±17.6 pts | 76.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±17.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 121 ±37 | 16,250 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±31.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±12.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.4% ±16.0 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±16.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3% ±7.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9% ±7.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±6.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Exeland building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Exeland in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Exeland work and get to work?
47.8% of Exeland's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Exeland | Sawyer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2% ±14.1 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±6.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 47.8% ±20.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 47.8% ±22.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±21.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±3.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±4.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±7.8 | 21.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Exeland?
No census tract lies mostly in Exeland; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1007Sawyer County | 1,617 | $54,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Exeland) · Census block assignment files
How does Exeland compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Exeland is the 16,127th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 571st-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Exeland is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 571st | 608 |
Exeland's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Exeland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Exeland?
24 of the 57 figures for Exeland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Exeland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Exeland.