Population 16,704 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rhinelander
Household size in Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Rhinelander are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.07 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, Rhinelander is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rhinelander: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rhinelander
Renters in Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rhinelander is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 10.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.6% of the housing in Rhinelander, 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. Vacancy has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Rhinelander run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $664 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $787 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $818 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$154 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rhinelander pays $818 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $154 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
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 Rhinelander
Bachelor's degrees in Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Rhinelander (26.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rhinelander: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Rhinelander
| Period | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rhinelander has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Rhinelander compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander | 2.25 | 46.1 | 7.6% | 21.9% | 23.6% | 1973 | $818 | 26.0% | 94.9% | 1.7% |
| Roosevelt | 2.30 | 44.8 | 7.5% | 20.3% | 22.5% | 1982 | $855 | 23.5% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
| Newbold | 2.19 | 54.0 | 2.6% | 6.1% | 26.3% | 1983 | $780 | 36.5% | 95.2% | 1.3% |
| Woodboro | 2.27 | 52.2 | 1.8% | 10.2% | 36.5% | 1987 | $724 | 28.8% | 97.1% | 3.0% |
| Jeffris | 2.11 | 57.5 | 2.6% | 8.4% | 48.8% | 1987 | $953 | 20.9% | 95.2% | 6.5% |
| Starks | 2.16 | 53.9 | 6.4% | 2.6% | 46.2% | 1987 | $817 | 24.0% | 97.4% | 4.2% |
| Mc Naughton | 2.30 | 55.6 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 60.3% | 1986 | $542 | 25.1% | 95.1% | 2.0% |
| Sugar Camp | 2.21 | 55.7 | 3.3% | 10.3% | 49.2% | 1980 | $912 | 27.7% | 94.8% | 3.2% |
| Harshaw | 2.30 | 54.7 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 59.3% | 1985 | $873 | 26.2% | 94.3% | 2.3% |
| Pelican Lake | 1.86 | 61.0 | 2.7% | 16.5% | 54.5% | 1975 | $811 | 22.5% | 95.1% | 3.7% |
| Lake Tomahawk | 2.28 | 54.7 | 4.8% | 6.4% | 53.7% | 1981 | $882 | 26.4% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
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 Rhinelander. 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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