Market insights · Wisconsin
Ashland County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Ashland County has 16,203 residents, up 1.1% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 429 households moved in and 414 moved out (+15 net), bringing in a net $1.4M of income. Median household income is $62,462, the median home $170,300 and median rent $721 a month.
In Wisconsin: 38th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 19th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 63rd of 72 counties for median household income · 66th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Ashland County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayfield County, WI | 80 | $3.8M |
| Price County, WI | 22 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Ashland County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayfield County, WI | 84 | $5.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.