Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Rhinelander: City in and county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin
About
Rhinelander is a city located in the county of Oneida in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,798 and a population density of 906 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,637 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rhinelander
| Population : | 7,637 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Oneida County |
| Postal code : | 54501 |
| Area : | 8.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,549 feet / 472 meters |
| Capital city : | Rhinelander is capital of Oneida County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 887 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rhinelander is located at 45°38'12"N 89°24'43"W (45.6366200, -89.4120800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rhinelander
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rhinelander decreased by 2.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,798 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,692 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,621 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,518 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,433 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,458 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,526 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,597 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,633 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,642 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,637 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Rhinelander (22)
People born in Rhinelander, including ice hockey player Craig Ludwig, playwright Dale Wasserman, theologian Rita Gross, .
List
- Dan Forsman (professional golfer) he was born in 15/07/1958
- John Kotz (American basketball player) he was born in 27/03/1919
- Rob Nilsson (American film director) he was born in 29/10/1939
- Charles Daellenbach (Canadian classical tubist and music educator) he was born in 12/07/1945
- Charles F. Smith, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 16/07/1918
- Darrell Einertson (American baseball player) he was born in 04/09/1972
- Deming Bronson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 08/07/1894
- Jason Doering (American football player) he was born in 22/04/1978
- John Lehman (American politician (1945-)) he was born in 02/08/1945
- Lois Kibbee (American actress (1922-1993)) she was born in 13/07/1922
- Matt Osterman (American film director, producer and screenwriter) he was born in 27/05/1978
- Richard J. Saykally (American chemist) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Steve Kmetko (American journalist) he was born in 16/02/1953
- T. V. Olsen (American writer) he was born in 25/04/1932
- Tyler Ludwig (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 24/05/1985
- Vanessa Semrow (American model) she was born in 13/11/1984
- Walt Kichefski (American football player (1916-1992)) he was born in 17/06/1916
- Joan Valerie (American actress (1911-1983)) she was born in 15/07/1911
Schools in Rhinelander
College & universities near Rhinelander, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239442 | Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander (WI) | 54501-0518 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rhinelander, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | Wausau, Wisconsin | 2415 Trailwood Lane | BUS |
| WSJ | Wausau, WI | 555 Jefferson Street | BUS |
| WIT | Wittenberg, WI | 505 Grand Avenue | BUS |
| ABB | Abbotsford-Colby, WI | 1210 North Division St. | BUS |
| SHW | Shawano, WI | N4543 State Highway 22 | BUS |
Post offices near Rhinelander
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander Post Office | Rhinelander (WI) | 54501 |
Other cities in Oneida County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oneida County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minocqua | 4,453 | Town in northwestern Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Newbold | 2,730 | Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin |
| Three Lakes | 2,126 | Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Woodruff | 1,989 | Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin |
| Sugar Camp | 1,646 | Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin |
| Hazelhurst | 1,266 | Unincorporated community in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Lake Tomahawk | 1,037 | Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Woodboro | 809 | Town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Roosevelt | 451 | Unincorporated community in Oneida County, Wisconsin |
| Enterprise | 305 | Town in Wisconsin |
| Monico | 300 | Town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rhinelander distances to largest Wisconsin cities
