Vilas County, Wisconsin

county in Wisconsin, United States

Vilas County is a county in the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,047.[1] Its county seat is Eagle River.[2]

Vilas County
Vilas County Courthouse
Vilas County Courthouse
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Vilas County
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Map of the United States highlighting Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°03′N 89°31′W / 46.05°N 89.51°W / 46.05; -89.51
Country United States
State Wisconsin
FoundedApril 12, 1893
Named forWilliam Freeman Vilas
SeatEagle River
Largest cityEagle River
Area
 • Total1,018 sq mi (2,640 km2)
 • Land857 sq mi (2,220 km2)
 • Water161 sq mi (420 km2)  16%
Population
 • Total23,047
 • Density26.9/sq mi (10.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.vilascountywi.gov

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Vilas County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 21, 2024.