Forest County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,756, reflecting a 1.3% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Forest County is the 68th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 9,294 and has grown 4.97% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.3 years
Female: 50.1 years
Male: 48.3 years
There are 7,565 adults, (2,376 of whom are seniors) in Forest County.
Female: 4,568 (48.8%)
Male: 4,801 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Forest County includes 78.07% White, 11.32% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,314 | 78.07% |
| Native American | 1,061 | 11.32% |
| Two or more races | 753 | 8.04% |
| Other race | 184 | 1.96% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.09% |
Forest County 's average per capita income is $42,579. Household income levels show a median of $61,071. The poverty rate stands at 15.23%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,385 | $98,445 |
| Families | $72,950 | $87,911 |
| Households | $61,071 | $77,601 |
| Non Families | $35,956 | $50,842 |
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