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Bayfield County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Bayfield County has 16,787 residents, up 3.4% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 465 households moved in and 391 moved out (+74 net), bringing in a net $13.8M of income. Median household income is $71,151, the median home $240,800 and median rent $812 a month.
In Wisconsin: 9th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 4th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 39th of 72 counties for median household income · 26th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bayfield County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County, WI | 84 | $5.3M |
| Douglas County, WI | 47 | $2.1M |
| St. Louis County, MN | 21 | $0.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bayfield County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland County, WI | 80 | $3.8M |
| Douglas County, WI | 38 | $1.8M |
| St. Louis County, MN | 30 | $1.1M |
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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.