54862 Ojibwa, WI is a small rural town with a population of 240 residents. It is located in Sawyer County and has a population density of 6 people per square mile. The nearest larger city (Minong) is 10 miles away, and the nearest metropolitan area (Duluth-Superior) is 85 miles away.
The economy of 54862 Ojibwa, WI primarily revolves around tourism and agriculture. Popular businesses in the area include music stores such as Ten Mile Grove Music and record stores like Northern Lights Vinyl, both located in Minong, as well as gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants such as The Thirsty Moose Café & Bakery located in nearby Shell Lake. There are also several year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, ATVing/UTV racing , snowmobiling, cross country skiing, mountain biking and more at the nearby St Croix State Forest which covers over 26,000 acres of forest land.
Organizations in the area include various volunteer fire departments throughout Sawyer County and numerous local nonprofit organizations that serve local residents including the Community Action Agency which provides resources to those living in poverty or facing housing insecurity. Local sporting events held annually include the Rice Lake Speedway race series that takes place during the summer months for those who enjoy NASCAR-style racing or the Bank of Ojibwa Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk for those who prefer foot races.
The population in Ojibwa (zip 54862) is 240. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ojibwa (zip 54862) is 57.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ojibwa (zip 54862) is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ojibwa (zip 54862)
- 48.3% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 12.6% are married with children
- 2.9% have children, but are single
Race in Ojibwa (zip 54862)
- 96.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander