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Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Tomahawk, city, in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Tomahawk had 3,387 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,441 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,395 (±56). GEOID 5580125.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,387
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,441 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,395 ±56
Median household income
$60,223
±$5,479 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$173,300
±$12,142 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$529
±$74 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Tomahawk and what county is it in?
Tomahawk is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It covers 7.9 square miles of land, 438 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 Tomahawk, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,387 people lived in Tomahawk on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 3,441 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,395 (±56).
| Measure | Tomahawk | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,395 ±56 | 28,426 | +221 |
| Households | 1,484 ±144 | 12,772 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.22 | 2.18 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,788 ±161 | 16,327 | no clear change |
Tomahawk's population since 2000
From 3,770 in 2000 to 3,387 in 2025: down 10.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk?
The median resident of Tomahawk is 41.8 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%.
| Measure | Tomahawk | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±7.9 | 49.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±3.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±3.4 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±4.3 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9% ±2.9 pts | 93.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±3.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±3.9 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8% ±5.1 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±4.6 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±4.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Tomahawk earn?
Half of Tomahawk's 1,484 households earn less than $60,223 a year (±$5,479), against $68,164 in Lincoln County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $56,577 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tomahawk | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,223 ±$5,479 | $68,164 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,285 ±$14,316 | $85,455 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,079 ±$5,900 | $39,326 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±4.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8% ±10.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.5% ±5.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±3.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±4.7 pts | 86.2% | – |
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 Tomahawk?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Tomahawk's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,300 by its owner (±$12,142). The median renter pays $529 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tomahawk | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,300 ±$12,142 | $192,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $529 ±$74 | $755 | −$257 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0% ±16.2 pts | 39.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,200 ±$66 | $1,361 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0% ±8.4 pts | 79.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.0% ±8.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,788 ±161 | 16,327 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±5.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7% ±7.7 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.1% ±5.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±4.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Tomahawk building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Tomahawk in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.8 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 Tomahawk work and get to work?
86.9% of Tomahawk's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tomahawk | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1% ±5.1 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.9% ±4.3 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±2.9 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min ±2.3 | 22.5 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 Tomahawk?
1 census tract lies mostly in Tomahawk, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602Lincoln County | 2,570 | $60,469 |
| Tract 9605Lincoln County | 1,852 | $67,578 |
| Tract 9603Lincoln County | 1,724 | $77,400 |
| Tract 9601Lincoln County | 2,249 | $81,321 |
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 Tomahawk) · Census block assignment files
How does Tomahawk compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tomahawk is the 5,973rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 198th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Tomahawk ranks 810th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 198th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 752nd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 358th | 914 |
| Median household income | 810th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 654th | 911 |
| Median home value | 810th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 816th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 701st | 914 |
| Median age | 594th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 623rd | 914 |
| Work from home | 772nd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 891st | 914 |
Tomahawk's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk?
17 of the 57 figures for Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk.