Town of Boulder Junction, Vilas County, Wisconsin

The Town of Boulder Junction is a town in Vilas County, Wisconsin. About 1,483 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 78.7 sq mi (204 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of Boulder Junction in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,483 ± 316
County
Vilas County
School districts
Lakeland Union High School District9–12 · high schoolNorth Lakeland School DistrictPre-K to 8 · elementary
Land area
78.7 sq mi (204 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$74,919 ± $14,747
Median home value
$313,500 ± $60,035
Water area
20 sq mi (51.9 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5512508950
Coordinates (central point)
46.093801, -89.696728

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in the Town of Boulder Junction

  1. Boulder Junction (CDP)193 people

This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Boulder Junction. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Presque Isle7.7 mi north
  2. Town of Manitowish Waters8.4 mi west
  3. Town of Arbor Vitae8.6 mi south
  4. Town of Plum Lake9.8 mi east
  5. Town of Lac du Flambeau12 mi southwest
  6. Town of Land O'Lakes15 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Boulder Junction. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Vilas County, largest first

  1. Town of Lac du Flambeau3,644 people
  2. Town of Arbor Vitae3,505 people
  3. Town of Lincoln2,738 people
  4. Town of St. Germain2,067 people
  5. Town of Washington1,610 people
  6. Town of Phelps1,364 people
  7. Town of Conover1,294 people
  8. Town of Cloverland1,179 people
  9. Town of Land O'Lakes856 people
  10. Town of Manitowish Waters768 people
  11. Town of Presque Isle611 people
  12. Town of Winchester542 people
All 13
  1. Town of Plum Lake458 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Vilas County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Boulder Junction

Longest day
15 hours 46 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 37 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:06 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
7:46 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:13 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
8:54 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:37 AM4:39 PM9 h 2 min
Feb 157:01 AM5:24 PM10 h 23 min
Mar 157:11 AM7:04 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:12 AM7:45 PM13 h 33 min
May 155:26 AM8:24 PM14 h 58 min
Jun 155:07 AM8:51 PM15 h 44 min
Jul 155:22 AM8:46 PM15 h 24 min
Aug 155:57 AM8:07 PM14 h 10 min
Sep 156:36 AM7:10 PM12 h 34 min
Oct 157:15 AM6:12 PM10 h 57 min
Nov 156:59 AM4:26 PM9 h 27 min
Dec 157:34 AM4:13 PM8 h 39 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Vilas County or the local office.

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