Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 62,415 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,737 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sault Ste. Marie. The county was created 199 years ago in 1826.
County Snapshot
Chippewa County at a glance
Chippewa County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
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
Chippewa FallsPopulation 14,407
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Chippewa County
| Population | 64,737 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Chippewa County, Chippewa County |
| Area | 6988 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 42% |
| Land as percent of area | 58% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0694,-91.2799 |
| Named for | Ojibwe |
| Altitude | 978 feet / 298 meters |
| Capital | Sault Ste. Marie |
| Establishment | December 22, 1826 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:03:52 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Chippewa County is located at 45°4'10"N 91°16'48"W (45.0694000, -91.2798900). It has 2 neighbors: Luce County and Mackinac County.
Chippewa County map
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The largest city of Chippewa County is Chippewa Falls with a population of 14,407. Other cities include, Lake Hallie population 6,779, Eagle Point population 3,179, Anson population 2,169 and Crescent population 2,005. See all Chippewa County cities & populated places.
Chippewa County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chippewa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | 14,407 | City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Lake Hallie | 6,779 | Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Eagle Point | 3,179 | Town in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Lake Wissota | 2,738 | Census designated place |
| Anson | 2,169 | Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Crescent | 2,005 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Tilden | 1,510 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Cadott | 1,411 | Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cornell | 1,400 | City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Edson | 1,134 | Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Bloomer | 1,103 | City in Chippewa Wisconsin, United States |
| Colburn | 891 | Civil town in Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
| New Auburn | 547 | Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
| Boyd | 528 | Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Ruby | 512 | Civil town in Chippewa County, Wisconsin |
| Hallie | 167 | Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chippewa County
Official Website- Sault Ste. Marie
Demographics
The population of Chippewa County increased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,415 | - | census |
| 2011 | 62,948 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,053 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,088 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,333 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,421 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,523 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,747 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 64,109 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,658 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,737 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Chippewa County (2)
People born in Chippewa County, including politician Victor A. Knox, United States Army general Hugh Aloysius Drum, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Chippewa County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 36,958 people.
- Chippewa County, Minnesota county in the state of Minnesota, United States with a population of 11,758 people.
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