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Vilas County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Vilas County has 23,761 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 858 households moved in and 745 moved out (+113 net), bringing in a net $30.8M of income. Median household income is $68,431, the median home $300,000 and median rent $847 a month.
In Wisconsin: 13th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 3rd of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 45th of 72 counties for median household income · 9th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Vilas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida County, WI | 174 | $9.2M |
| Cook County, IL | 32 | $4.5M |
| Dane County, WI | 32 | $5.0M |
| Marathon County, WI | 26 | $4.3M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 25 | $2.0M |
| Waukesha County, WI | 25 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Vilas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida County, WI | 119 | $7.8M |
| Dane County, WI | 35 | $3.6M |
| Brown County, WI | 25 | $1.4M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 25 | $1.2M |
| Marathon County, WI | 24 | $3.0M |
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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.