Demographics & People — Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,248 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,357 |
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| Family Households | 1,832 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0735 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,753 |
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| Black or African American | 122 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,210 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,909 |
| Irish | 1,020 |
| Other groups | 880 |
| Polish | 877 |
| English | 465 |
| French (except Basque) | 251 |
| Swedish | 247 |
| Norwegian | 246 |
| Scandinavian | 237 |
Language
| English Only | 7,621 |
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| Spanish | 55 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,681 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 454 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,496 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
