Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Bayfield County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Bayfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,014 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,242 inhabitants. Its county seat is Washburn. The county was created 191 years ago in 1834.
County Snapshot
Bayfield County at a glance
Bayfield County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
Iron RiverPopulation 1,157
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bayfield County
| Population | 15,242 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Twitter username | bayfieldcogov |
| Area | 5288 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 28% |
| Land as percent of area | 72% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6354,-91.1807 |
| Named for | Henry Wolsey Bayfield |
| Altitude | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Capital | Washburn |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:03:52 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Bayfield County is located at 46°38'8"N 91°10'50"W (46.6354400, -91.1806800). It has 5 neighbors: Douglas County, Lake County, Ashland County, Sawyer County and Washburn County.
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The largest city of Bayfield County is Iron River with a population of 1,157. Other cities include, Cable population 839, Barksdale population 741, Bayfield population 703 and Oulu population 539. See all Bayfield County cities & populated places.
Bayfield County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bayfield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iron River | 1,157 | City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Cable | 839 | Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Barksdale | 741 | Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
| Bayfield | 703 | Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
| Oulu | 539 | Town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Drummond | 465 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Port Wing | 376 | Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
| Mason | 324 | Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
| Washburn | 290 | Fourth-class city in and county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin |
| Delta | 275 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Washburn
Demographics
The population of Bayfield County increased by 1.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,014 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,059 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,057 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,113 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,973 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,976 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,923 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,006 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,026 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,036 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,242 | 1.35% | estimation process |
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