Rhinelander is a city located in Oneida County, Wisconsin. Rhinelander has a 2026 population of 8,283. It is also the county seat of Oneida County. Rhinelander is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,291 in 2020.
The median household income in Rhinelander is $51,421 with a poverty rate of 12.76%. The median age in Rhinelander is 38.2 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.2 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 36.2 years
There are 6,724 adults, (1,427 of whom are seniors) in Rhinelander.
Female: 4,236 (50.9%)
Male: 4,080 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Rhinelander includes 93.18% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,749 | 93.18% |
| Two or more races | 360 | 4.33% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 1.09% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.66% |
Rhinelander 's average per capita income is $37,303. Household income levels show a median of $51,421. The poverty rate stands at 12.76%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,563 | - |
| Families | $70,844 | $86,123 |
| Households | $51,421 | $64,547 |
| Non Families | $31,086 | $38,548 |
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