Rhinelander, WI Demographics

A map of Rhinelander's Population by Race

Rhinelander, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 8,316, a less than 1% change from the 8,285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rhinelander, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rhinelander has become considerably less 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 Rhinelander, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rhinelander is ranked the 118th 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). Rhinelander was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rhinelander's White Population

7,710 residents of Rhinelander, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rhinelander is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Rhinelander ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinelander's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Rhinelander's population has increased from 89.9% to 92.7%.

Rhinelander is more White than neighboring Eagle River (79.2% White), and Tomahawk (91.9% White). Rhinelander is less White than neighboring Lake Tomahawk (100% White), Three Lakes (95.4% White), and Elcho (97.1% White).

Rhinelander's Black Population

91 residents of Rhinelander, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rhinelander is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Rhinelander ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinelander's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Rhinelander's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Rhinelander is more Black than neighboring Lake Tomahawk (0% Black), Three Lakes (0% Black), Elcho (0% Black), and Tomahawk (0% Black). Rhinelander is less Black than neighboring Eagle River (1.5% Black).

Rhinelander's Asian Population

0 residents of Rhinelander, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rhinelander is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Rhinelander ranks 247th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinelander's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rhinelander's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Rhinelander is less Asian than neighboring Tomahawk (0.4% Asian).

Rhinelander's Hispanic Population

157 residents of Rhinelander, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rhinelander is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Rhinelander ranks 497th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinelander's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rhinelander's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

Rhinelander is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Tomahawk (0% Hispanic), and Elcho (0% Hispanic). Rhinelander is less Hispanic than neighboring Three Lakes (2.4% Hispanic), Eagle River (6.5% Hispanic), and Tomahawk (2.7% Hispanic).

Rhinelander's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Rhinelander, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rhinelander is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rhinelander ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinelander's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rhinelander's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Rhinelander is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Tomahawk (0% Native American/Other), and Three Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Rhinelander is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elcho (1.4% Native American/Other), Eagle River (2.7% Native American/Other), and Tomahawk (1.5% Native American/Other).

Rhinelander's Multiracial Population

306 residents of Rhinelander, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rhinelander is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rhinelander ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhinelander's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rhinelander's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Rhinelander is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Tomahawk (0% Multiracial), Three Lakes (2.2% Multiracial), Elcho (1.4% Multiracial), and Tomahawk (3.5% Multiracial). Rhinelander is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle River (10.1% 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.