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Arena

Wisconsin · 834 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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Arena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $137,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
+22%since 2000
from 685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+3%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4836137438721K1990201020202024Arena
2024883
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,870 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,567
+4%since 2000
from $20,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(805)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score7.7%(65)
Diversity Score
8
+54%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arena, Wisconsin?

Arena, Wisconsin has about 834 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arena, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arena, Wisconsin earns about $52,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arena, Wisconsin expensive?

In Arena, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $137,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Arena, Wisconsin?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arena, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arena, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of people in Arena, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arena, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Arena, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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