What is the gross domestic product (GDP) in Clark County, WI?
Refreshed annually
About $1.44 billion in 2024. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services a country, state, or county produces — it's the sum of consumer spending, business investment, government spending, and net exports. It is often used to quantify the size of an economy. The $1.44 billion is the "real GDP," which is adjusted to account for inflation to make it easier to compare the size of an economy over time.
$1.44B
Real GDP (2024)
+10.1%
Change in real GDP (2023 to 2024)
Changes in spending and investment cause the GDP to fluctuate.
As of 2024, real GDP was $1.44 billion in Clark County. This was 10.1% higher than in 2023.
Real GDP increased from 2023 to reach $1.44 billion in 2024.
Real GDP in Clark County, WI, adjusted for inflation (chained 2017 dollars)
Which industry contributes the most to Clark County's GDP?
The GDP can also be broken down and compared across industries — useful, as different industries experience different economic pressures.
The manufacturing industry contributed the most to the GDP of Clark County in 2024, generating a value of $316.1 million. It was followed by agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting ($267.6 million) and real estate and rental and leasing ($169.5 million).
The professional and business services industry grew the most, with a 2024 GDP that was 1.5 times the 2014 GDP.
In 2024, the manufacturing industry contributed the most to GDP in Clark County, WI.
Real gross domestic product by industry in Clark County, WI, chained 2017 dollars
What is Clark County's GDP per person?
Another way to understand a population's standard of living is by taking the GDP and dividing it by the total number of people in the population. This figure offers insight into the average economic output per individual. When the GDP per person goes up, it suggests that individuals are becoming wealthier and/or resources are being used more efficiently. This helps economists understand whether economic growth is outpacing population growth.
In 2024, GDP per person was $41,263, up 9.8% from 2023.
In 2024, real GDP was equivalent to $41,300 per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Clark County, WI, chained 2017 dollars
GDP and the economic experience vary by location due to factors like cost of living, population density, workforce education, and the leading industries in the area.
In 2024, Clark County's real (that is, inflation-adjusted) GDP per person was 45th highest out of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Counties with a similar standard of living include Buffalo County (44th) and Douglas County (46th).
In 2024, Clark County, WI was ranked 45 in Wisconsin for GDP per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Wisconsin by county
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