Wood County, Wisconsin
Wood County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,749 and a population density of 92 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,560 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wisconsin Rapids. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Wood County at a glance
Wood County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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Wisconsin counties
72
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Wisconsin RapidsPopulation 17,555
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Wood County
| Population | 72,560 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 809 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4553,-90.0416 |
| Named for | Joseph Wood |
| Capital | Wisconsin Rapids |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:10:58 (21st April 2026) |
| Density | 90 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wood County is located at 44°27'19"N 90°2'30"W (44.4553200, -90.0415800). It has 6 neighbors: Portage County, Adams County, Clark County, Jackson County, Juneau County and Marathon County.
Wood County map
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The largest city of Wood County is Wisconsin Rapids with a population of 17,555. Other cities include, Nekoosa population 2,391, Port Edwards population 1,338, Rudolph population 964 and Arpin population 896. See all Wood County cities & populated places.
Wood County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids | 17,555 | Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin |
| 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 |
Official website of Wood County
Official Website- Wisconsin Rapids
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wood County decreased by 3.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,749 | - | census |
| 2011 | 74,655 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 74,322 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 73,920 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 73,587 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 73,350 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 73,219 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 73,038 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 72,954 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 72,999 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,560 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wood County, Ohio county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 131,113 people.
- Wood County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 82,938 people.
- Wood County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 46,291 people.
Wisconsin Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 945,016 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| Dane County | 552,536 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Waukesha County | 406,172 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Brown County | 264,610 | County in Texas, United States |
| Racine County | 195,802 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Outagamie County | 188,766 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Winnebago County | 171,631 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Kenosha County | 169,671 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Rock County | 163,084 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Washington County | 136,445 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Marathon County | 135,593 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| La Crosse County | 118,502 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Sheboygan County | 115,240 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Eau Claire County | 105,260 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Walworth County | 103,953 | County in Wisconsin, United States |