Antigo, WI Demographics

A map of Antigo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,171	7,287	88.9%	90.0%
Multiracial	494	302	6.1%	3.7%
Hispanic	342	251	4.2%	3.1%
Native American/Other	36	144	0.4%	1.8%
Black	22	74	0.3%	0.9%
Asian	4	42	0.0%	0.5%

Antigo, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 8,069, a less than 1% change from the 8,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Antigo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Antigo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Antigo, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Antigo is ranked the 121st most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Antigo was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Antigo's White Population

7,171 residents of Antigo, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Antigo is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Antigo ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Antigo's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Antigo's population has decreased from 90.0% to 88.9%.

Antigo is more White than neighboring Mattoon (68.3% White). Antigo is less White than neighboring Aniwa (95.5% White), Birnamwood (90.7% White), Summit Lake (93.5% White), and Eland (97% White).

Antigo's Black Population

22 residents of Antigo, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Antigo is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Antigo ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Antigo's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Black residents' share of Antigo's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Antigo is more Black than neighboring Mattoon (0% Black), Birnamwood (0% Black), Summit Lake (0% Black), and Eland (0% Black). Antigo is less Black than neighboring Aniwa (0.4% Black).

Antigo's Asian Population

4 residents of Antigo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Antigo is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Antigo ranks 379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Antigo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Asian residents' share of Antigo's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Antigo is less Asian than neighboring Aniwa (1.2% Asian), and Birnamwood (1.1% Asian).

Antigo's Hispanic Population

342 residents of Antigo, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Antigo is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Antigo ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Antigo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Antigo's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%.

Antigo is more Hispanic than neighboring Aniwa (0.8% Hispanic), Summit Lake (0% Hispanic), and Eland (0% Hispanic). Antigo is less Hispanic than neighboring Mattoon (29.5% Hispanic).

Antigo's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Antigo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Antigo is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Antigo ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Antigo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Antigo's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Antigo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aniwa (0% Native American/Other), Mattoon (0% Native American/Other), and Summit Lake (0% Native American/Other). Antigo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Birnamwood (0.9% Native American/Other), and Eland (2.4% Native American/Other).

Antigo's Multiracial Population

494 residents of Antigo, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Antigo is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Antigo ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Antigo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Antigo's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.1%.

Antigo is more Multiracial than neighboring Aniwa (2% Multiracial), Mattoon (2.2% Multiracial), Birnamwood (3.1% Multiracial), and Eland (0.6% Multiracial). Antigo is less Multiracial than neighboring Summit Lake (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.