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Menominee County, Wisconsin
Menominee County, Wisconsin. Menominee County had 4,199 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. It holds 6 places (1 town or township and 5 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 55078.
Menominee County is one of the 2 counties of the Shawano, WI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Menominee County is the same area as Town of Menominee: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,199
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,255 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,252
Median household income
$62,108
±$8,327 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$110,200
±$14,183 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$626
±$57 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Menominee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,255 residents in Menominee County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,199 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,252 over 358 square miles of land.
| Measure | Menominee County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,252 | 5,914,872 | −306 |
| Households | 1,405±99 | 2,479,480 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.99±0.21 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,186±85 | 2,778,572 | −175 |
Menominee County's population since 2000
From 4,562 in 2000 to 4,199 in 2025: down 8.0%. 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 Menominee County?
Menominee County holds 6 places: 1 town or township (a county subdivision with its own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Menominee with 4,199 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Menominee (town) | 4,255 | $62,108 |
|---|---|---|
| Legend Lake | 1,670 | $80,184 |
| Keshena | 1,257 | $48,313 |
| NeopitGEOID 5556050 | 616 | $55,000 |
| ZoarGEOID 5589760 | 107 | $61,964 |
| Middle Village | 290 | $51,250 |
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 Menominee County?
The median resident of Menominee County is 34.3 years old; 30.3% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 79.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 13.0%.
| Measure | Menominee County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3±1.1 | 40.2 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 30.3%±0.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | −1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 13.0%±1.5 pts | 78.6% | +2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 79.0%±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6%±3.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±2.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.5%±4.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1%±3.8 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.4 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 Menominee County earn?
Half of Menominee County's 1,405 households earn less than $62,108 a year (±$8,327), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $50,361 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Menominee County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,108±$8,327 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,063±$8,077 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,577±$2,753 | $43,373 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7%±6.1 pts | 10.6% | −13.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.7%±10.0 pts | 12.8% | −19.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.0%±6.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±3.7 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 Menominee County?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Menominee County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 by its owner (±$14,183). The median renter pays $626 a month including utilities, and 34.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Menominee County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,200±$14,183 | $266,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $626±$57 | $1,087 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.9%±16.2 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,807±$268 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±5.5 pts | 67.8% | +7.5 pts |
| Housing units | 2,186±85 | 2,778,572 | −175 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.5%±3.8 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±3.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0%±2.4 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 Menominee County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Menominee County in 2025 (7 single-family), 1.7 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 Menominee County get to work?
80.9% of Menominee County's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.0%.
| Measure | Menominee County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.8%±4.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0%±3.0 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±4.8 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3%±3.9 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±3.9 | 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 Menominee County's census tracts?
Menominee County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,920 (Tract 9401.01) to $75,962 (Tract 9401.04).
| Tract 9401.0155078940101 | 1,446±243 | $48,920 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9401.0355078940103 | 1,223±285 | $61,050 |
| Tract 9401.0455078940104 | 1,583±237 | $75,962 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Menominee County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 72nd of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 72 |
| Median household income | 64th of 72 |
| Median home value | 72nd of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 72 |
| Median age | 72nd 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Menominee County 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' school search.