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Minong, WI
Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
Population
678
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
445
ZIP codes
0
Minong and its ZIP codes
Minong at a glance
- Minong is about 4.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,875 a year, 59% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,600 (50% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Minong, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minong, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,875
Poverty rate
31.1%
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (222), Irish Americans (71), Swedish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washburn County. PPP loans are for Minong.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,789
5,459 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $9,791 per person
How people get to work
Minong, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minong, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
366
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
41
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minong, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Minong
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GordonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| SpringbrookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| TregoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Solon SpringsVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| HaywardCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| SpoonerCity | 19 mi | 4 |
| Stone LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Little Round LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9 |
| Shell LakeCity | 25 mi | 5.8 |
| Chief LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 21.3 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| DanburyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| ReserveCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 52.9 |
| Lake NebagamonVillage | 30 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minong, WI in?
- Minong is in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Minong, WI?
- About 678 people live in Minong, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minong?
- Nearby places include Gordon (10 mi), Springbrook (12 mi), Trego (13 mi), Solon Springs (17 mi), Hayward (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023