Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids: Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin
About
Wisconsin Rapids is a city located in the county of Wood in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,367 and a population density of 1,252 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,555 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wisconsin Rapids
| Population : | 17,555 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Wood County |
| Area : | 14.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,027 feet / 313 meters |
| Capital city : | Wisconsin Rapids is capital of Wood County |
| Time Zone : | America/Menominee |
| Local time : | 10:53:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 54494 |
| Density : | 1,197 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wisconsin Rapids is located at 44°23'1"N 89°49'2"W (44.3835763, -89.8173466).
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Official website of Wisconsin Rapids
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wisconsin Rapids decreased by 4.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,367 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,345 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,216 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,050 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,978 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,876 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,908 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,801 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,686 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,610 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,555 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,082 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,436 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 49.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,856 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,362 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 34.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.4% |
| White only, percent : | 91.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 358 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
Wisconsin Rapids zip code is 54494.
County name: Wood, County
fips: 55141
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $348,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,654 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $462 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,241 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,480 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 232,651 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,976 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,665 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,584 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,340 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 793 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,205 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,178 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,351.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.41 |
People born in Wisconsin Rapids (16)
People born in Wisconsin Rapids, including actress Bonnie Bartlett, theater, film and television actor James Daly, curler Myles Brundidge, .
List
- Grim Natwick (American artist, animator, and film director) he was born in 16/08/1890
- Thor Johnson (American conductor) he was born in 10/06/1913
- Amy Sue Vruwink (American politician) she was born in 22/05/1975
- David Kedrowski (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1942
- Dick Trickle (American race car driver) he was born in 27/10/1941
- John Offerdahl (American football player) he was born in 17/08/1964
- Philleo Nash (American politician) he was born in 25/10/1909
- Scott Scharff (American football player) he was born in 07/02/1982
- Bruno Block (American baseball player) he was born in 13/03/1885
- Scott Krug (American politician) he was born in 16/09/1975
- Jidenna (Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer) he was born in 04/05/1985
- Daniel Zager (American music librarian and musicologist) he was born in 09/05/1951
- Vince Biegel (American football player) he was born in 22/07/1993
Schools in Wisconsin Rapids
College & universities near Wisconsin Rapids, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239220 | Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids (WI) | 54494 |
| 240480 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point (WI) | 54481-3897 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wisconsin Rapids, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIR | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2611 West Grand Avenue | BUS |
| SVU | Stevens Point, WI | 2050 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SVP | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 200 Division St. | BUS |
| WAU | Waupaca, Wisconsin | 1222 West Fulton St. | BUS |
| WSF | Westfield, WI | 244 North Pioneer Park Road | BUS |
Post offices near Wisconsin Rapids
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapid Post Office | Wisconsin Rapids (WI) | 54494 |
Other cities in Wood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wazeecha | 2,651 | Census designated place |
| Nekoosa | 2,391 | Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Port Edwards | 1,338 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Rudolph | 964 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Arpin | 896 | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Auburndale | 822 | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Pittsville | 820 | City in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Sherry | 793 | Human settlement in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Marshfield | 780 | City in Wood and Marathon counties in Wisconsin, United States |
| Hewitt | 777 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Biron | 761 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Milladore | 652 | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Vesper | 539 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Cranmoor | 156 | Human settlement in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wisconsin Rapids distances to largest Wisconsin cities
