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Arena

Wisconsin · 844 residents · 1.154 sq mi
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Arena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,045. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $152,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
844
+23%since 2000
from 685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+16%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4836137438721K1990201020202024Arena
2024883
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,045
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,768
+39%since 2000
from $20,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
27.7% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(780)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other7.9%(66)
Diversity Score24.5%(207)
Diversity Score
25
+387%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arena, Wisconsin?

Arena, Wisconsin has about 844 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arena, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arena, Wisconsin earns about $57,045 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 $152,000, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Arena, Wisconsin?

About 13.4% 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 7.3% 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 318 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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