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Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Chippewa County had 67,614 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 35 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 55017.
Chippewa County is one of the 2 counties of the Eau Claire, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
67,614
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 66,297 · ACS 2020-2024: 66,799
Median household income
$74,680
±$2,973 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$257,900
±$10,011 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$963
±$36 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Chippewa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 66,297 residents in Chippewa County. The Census Bureau estimates 67,614 for July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 66,799 over 1,008 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 66,799 | 5,914,872 | +2,907 |
| Households | 27,139±310 | 2,479,480 | +1,538 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.03 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,366±147 | 2,778,572 | +981 |
Chippewa County's population since 2000
From 55,195 in 2000 to 67,614 in 2025: up 22.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County holds 35 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Chippewa Falls with 15,293 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Chippewa Falls | 14,731 | $57,873 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Hallie | 7,170 | $86,740 |
| Lafayette (town), Chippewa County | 6,197 | $101,651 |
| Stanley | 3,804 | $48,052 |
| Bloomer | 3,683 | $58,106 |
| Eagle Point (town) | 3,237 | $110,654 |
| Lake Wissota | 2,830 | $105,150 |
| Wheaton (town) | 2,759 | $103,053 |
| Anson (town) | 2,297 | $83,333 |
| Eau Claire | 69,421 | $67,395 |
| Tilden (town) | 1,516 | $106,985 |
| Cadott | 1,498 | $71,111 |
| Cornell | 1,453 | $55,192 |
| Edson (town) | 1,141 | $81,447 |
| Sigel (town), Chippewa County | 1,132 | $82,292 |
| Bloomer (town) | 1,090 | $78,690 |
| Delmar (town) | 1,013 | $73,929 |
| Lake Holcombe (town) | 1,011 | $62,772 |
| Woodmohr (town) | 1,004 | $87,428 |
| Sampson (town) | 972 | $78,295 |
| Colburn (town), Chippewa County | 892 | $83,462 |
| Cleveland (town), Chippewa County | 889 | $72,000 |
| Goetz (town) | 813 | $66,750 |
| Howard (town) | 777 | $73,333 |
| Auburn (town), Chippewa County | 776 | $91,786 |
| Arthur (town) | 771 | $91,731 |
| Cooks Valley (town) | 757 | $99,375 |
| Boyd | 605 | $62,321 |
| New Auburn | 562 | $66,932 |
| Birch Creek (town) | 495 | $82,500 |
| Estella (town) | 476 | $66,667 |
| Ruby (town)GEOID 5501769975 | 465 | $73,750 |
| HolcombeGEOID 5535225 | 239 | $64,231 |
| Jim FallsGEOID 5538225 | 231 | $92,292 |
| Hallie (town)GEOID 5501732125 | 153 | $100,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chippewa County?
The median resident of Chippewa County is 42.2 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±0.4 | 40.2 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 8.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±0.2 pts | 78.6% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±0.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2%±1.5 pts | 33.4% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±0.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Chippewa County earn?
Half of Chippewa County's 27,139 households earn less than $74,680 a year (±$2,973), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $73,524 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,680±$2,973 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,252±$3,473 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,156±$1,286 | $43,373 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±1.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4%±3.2 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±1.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±1.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Chippewa County?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Chippewa County's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $257,900 by its owner (±$10,011). The median renter pays $963 a month including utilities, and 32.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $257,900±$10,011 | $266,500 | +$51,882 |
| Median gross rent | $963±$36 | $1,087 | −$47 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.3%±4.9 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,538±$42 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2%±1.7 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,366±147 | 2,778,572 | +981 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3%±1.7 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9%±1.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
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 Chippewa County building?
Builders took permits for 219 new housing units across Chippewa County in 2025 (179 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chippewa County get to work?
75.7% of Chippewa County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±1.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±1.7 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±1.3 pts | 13.1% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±1.4 | 22.2 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 are Chippewa County's census tracts?
Chippewa County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,880 (Tract 109) to $100,486 (Tract 104).
| Tract 10155017010100 | 3,059±390 | $98,365 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10255017010200 | 6,969±569 | $66,114 |
| Tract 10355017010300 | 5,619±566 | $58,245 |
| Tract 10455017010400 | 5,263±258 | $100,486 |
| Tract 10555017010500 | 6,083±505 | $69,297 |
| Tract 10755017010700 | 8,384±513 | $87,572 |
| Tract 10855017010800 | 6,918±320 | $83,381 |
| Tract 10955017010900 | 5,797±359 | $57,880 |
| Tract 110.0155017011001 | 3,274±228 | $67,545 |
| Tract 110.0255017011002 | 4,304±413 | $91,250 |
| Tract 11155017011100 | 4,385±329 | $77,983 |
| Tract 11255017011200 | 6,744±439 | $68,897 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chippewa County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 72 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 72 |
| Median home value | 20th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 72 |
| Median age | 44th of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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