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Aniwa

Wisconsin · 236 residents (2025 est.) · 2.124 sq mi
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Aniwa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−10%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+29%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:236 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1972292612933251990201020202024Aniwa
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,551
+109%since 2000
from $13,203 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+11%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+29%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(234)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score10.9%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+288%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aniwa, Wisconsin?

Aniwa, Wisconsin has about 245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aniwa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Aniwa, Wisconsin earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aniwa, Wisconsin expensive?

In Aniwa, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Aniwa, Wisconsin?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Aniwa, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aniwa, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of people in Aniwa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aniwa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Aniwa, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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