Tomahawk
City in Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Tomahawk is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, with 3,441 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,450 ft (442 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rhinelander, 17.4 miles NE.
- 3,441residents (2020 Census)
- 1,450 ftelevation · 442 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 438 / sq mipopulation density
- 54487ZIP code
About Tomahawk
Tomahawk is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,441 at the 2020 census. The city is located to the northeast of the Town of Tomahawk and is not contiguous with it.
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Living in Tomahawk
- Median household income
- $60,223
- Median home value
- $173,300
- Median rent
- $529/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Tomahawk had 3,441 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,441 |
|---|---|
| Density | 438 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tomahawk at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,441 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.86 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.60 sq mi (4.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4790° N, 89.7118° W |
| ZIP code | 54487 |
| Official website | wisconsin.gov/Pages/home.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5580125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tomahawk
- Rhinelander17.4 mi NE
- Merrill20.6 mi S
- Lake Tomahawk23.7 mi N
- Elcho25.3 mi E
- Summit Lake25.4 mi E
- Rib Lake26.2 mi SW
- Minocqua27.8 mi N
- Ogema28.6 mi W
- Prentice28.6 mi W
- Woodruff28.7 mi N
- Maine29.1 mi S
- Westboro29.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk
What county is Tomahawk in?
Tomahawk is in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Tomahawk, WI?
3,441 people lived in Tomahawk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tomahawk, WI?
The ZIP code of Tomahawk is 54487.
What is the elevation of Tomahawk?
1,450 feet (442 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tomahawk?
Rhinelander (17.4 mi), Merrill (20.6 mi), Lake Tomahawk (23.7 mi), Elcho (25.3 mi), Summit Lake (25.4 mi).
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