Population 4,252 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Menominee County
Household size in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.49 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.23 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Menominee County is a place of big households: 3.01 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.81, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Menominee County has the largest households of any Wisconsin county.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Menominee County is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in Menominee County (30.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Menominee County has the highest share of single-parent households of any Wisconsin county.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Menominee County
Renters in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Menominee County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (66.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 32.5% of the housing in Menominee County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Menominee County has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Menominee County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Few Wisconsin counties have newer homes: only five of 72.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $350 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $716 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $549 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $629 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Menominee County costs $629 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 17.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Wisconsin county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Menominee County
Bachelor's degrees in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Menominee County: 18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Menominee County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Wisconsin counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Menominee County: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Menominee County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Menominee County
| Period | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Menominee County: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Wisconsin county has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Menominee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | 3.01 | 37.4 | 30.2% | 24.5% | 32.5% | 1984 | $629 | 18.6% | 95.3% | 9.3% |
| Oconto County | 2.38 | 46.6 | 7.9% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 1981 | $858 | 19.5% | 93.5% | 2.0% |
| Marathon County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,010 | 28.5% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
| Door County | 2.04 | 53.5 | 5.0% | 21.8% | 32.0% | 1981 | $1,084 | 37.4% | 96.2% | 2.4% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 7.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 1976 | $994 | 23.9% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Leelanau County | 2.33 | 54.1 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 30.6% | 1987 | $1,249 | 51.9% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Antrim County | 2.18 | 50.9 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 33.1% | 1979 | $958 | 33.0% | 94.4% | 3.9% |
| St. Croix County | 2.58 | 40.7 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,372 | 39.1% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Otsego County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 1983 | $1,083 | 26.4% | 94.1% | 4.1% |
| Washington County | 2.66 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,894 | 50.1% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Menominee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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