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Babcock

Wisconsin · 122 residents · 3.101 sq mi
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Babcock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has grown 45% since 2019. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
122
+45%since 2019
from 84 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
+45%since 2019
from 27 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+16%since 2019
from 47.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
587695114132201020202024Babcock
202495
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,958
−2%since 2019
from $24,449 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $840 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+14%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(116)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
Diversity Score11.3%(14)
Diversity Score
11
−47%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+35%since 2019
from 18.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
48.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babcock, Wisconsin?

Babcock, Wisconsin has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Babcock, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Babcock, Wisconsin earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Babcock, Wisconsin expensive?

In Babcock, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Babcock, Wisconsin?

About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Babcock, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Babcock, Wisconsin?

About 11.1% of people in Babcock, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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