Last updated: July 01, 2026 | Data: Census data reflects most recent annual release. Weather and recreation data is live.
Price County at a Glance
Located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Price County is one of the state’s most scenic and recreation-rich regions. With over 1,200 square miles of forests, lakes, and rivers, it’s a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and a quiet home for those who value small-town life. Here’s what the data says.
Population & Demographics
Age Distribution
- Under 18: 2,514 (17.9%)
- 18-24: 788 (5.6%)
- 25-44: 2,449 (17.4%)
- 45-64: 4,410 (31.3%)
- 65-74: 2,395 (17.0%)
- 75+: 1,521 (10.8%)
Income & Housing
Education
Community & Demographics
Economy & Employment
Ripsaw Saloon in Prentice serves beef tallow fish fry, Wisconsin Old Fashioneds, and more.
Housing & Construction
Geography
Current Weather
See also: our complete Price County fishing guide
See also: what makes Price County communities special
See also: our investigation into the Bug Tussel broadband deal
See also: our guide to Price County public records
See also: our complete Price County dining guide
See also: our guide to every town in Price County
See also: supper clubs within an hour of Price County
About This Data
This page is updated monthly using publicly available data from the U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program, American Community Survey, County Business Patterns, Building Permits Survey) and Open-Meteo for current weather. Most data lags by 1-2 years due to release schedules.
QuickFacts data (used as fallback when API unavailable) reflects the most recent available estimates. Population estimates for 2025 (V2025) are from the Census Vintage 2025 release. All Census data sourced from census.gov/quickfacts/pricecountywisconsin.
Weather data provided via Open-Meteo API (open-meteo.com). Economic data from Census County Business Patterns and ACS 5-Year estimates (2020-2024).