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Bagley

Wisconsin · 356 residents · 0.714 sq mi
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Bagley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
356
+5%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
−3%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2643283924555191990201020202024Bagley
2024337
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,368
+87%since 2000
from $15,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(324)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(9)
Diversity Score15.8%(56)
Diversity Score
16
+255%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bagley, Wisconsin?

Bagley, Wisconsin has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bagley, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bagley, Wisconsin earns about $44,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bagley, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bagley, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Bagley, Wisconsin?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bagley, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bagley, Wisconsin?

About 19.2% of people in Bagley, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bagley, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bagley, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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