Bayfield County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,896, reflecting a 0.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bayfield County is the 60th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 15,001 and has grown 12.63% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.6 years
Female: 54.8 years
Male: 54.2 years
There are 13,868 adults, (5,185 of whom are seniors) in Bayfield County.
Female: 8,134 (49.1%)
Male: 8,441 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Bayfield County includes 84.13% White, 7.78% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,945 | 84.13% |
| Native American | 1,290 | 7.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,057 | 6.38% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
Bayfield County 's average per capita income is $43,814. Household income levels show a median of $71,151. The poverty rate stands at 9.77%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,353 | - |
| Families | $86,895 | $106,427 |
| Households | $71,151 | $89,755 |
| Non Families | $39,063 | $54,952 |
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