Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Vilas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,430 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,356 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eagle River. The county was created 133 years ago in 1892.
County Snapshot
Vilas County at a glance
Vilas County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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
Lac du FlambeauPopulation 3,517
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Vilas County
| Population | 22,356 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 1018 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 16% |
| Land as percent of area | 84% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.0529,-89.5148 |
| Named for | William Freeman Vilas |
| Altitude | 1,772 feet / 540 meters |
| Capital | Eagle River |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:14:36 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vilas County is located at 46°3'10"N 89°30'53"W (46.0528900, -89.5147700). It has 6 neighbors: Gogebic County, Iron County, Forest County, Iron County, Oneida County and Price County.
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The largest city of Vilas County is Arbor Vitae with a population of 3,453. Other cities include, Saint Germain population 2,166, Eagle River population 1,582, Phelps population 1,291 and Conover population 1,265. See all Vilas County cities & populated places.
Vilas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vilas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lac du Flambeau | 3,517 | Census designated place |
| Arbor Vitae | 3,453 | Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Germain | 2,166 | A city in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Eagle River | 1,582 | City in and county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Phelps | 1,291 | Town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Conover | 1,265 | Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Boulder Junction | 971 | Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Presque Isle | 617 | Human settlement in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Manitowish Waters | 582 | Town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States |
Official website of Vilas County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Vilas County increased by 4.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,430 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,414 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,315 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,395 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,415 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,447 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,500 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,684 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,928 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,195 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,356 | 0.72% | estimation process |
People born in Vilas County (1)
American screenwriter, editor, radio scenario writer and art critic Winifred Dunn was born in Vilas County
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