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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bangor

Wisconsin · 1,400 residents · 1.677 sq mi
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The short version

Bangor has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,102. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $90,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,400
+30%since 1990
from 1,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.7
+2%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Bangor
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.2%(115)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.4%(117)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(110)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(92)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.7%(52)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.9%(222)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.3%(214)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411%(154)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.1%(100)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.9%(96)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.9%(96)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(32)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,102
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,023 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,648
+65%since 1990
from $10,697 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.3%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
24.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bangor on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,067)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,366)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(13)
Cuban0.2%(3)
Asian origin
Japanese0.7%(10)
Filipino0.3%(4)
Ancestry
German44.4%(673)
Norwegian21%(318)
Irish8.1%(123)
Polish4.5%(69)
English4%(61)
Italian2.5%(38)
American2.2%(33)
Czech1.5%(23)
French1.1%(16)
Swiss0.9%(14)
Swedish0.7%(10)
Austrian0.5%(8)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.5%(8)
Danish0.4%(6)
Dutch0.2%(3)
Welsh0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.1%(101)
Married71.3%(358)
Widowed1.6%(8)
Divorced7%(35)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(109)
Married61.6%(331)
Widowed12.3%(66)
Divorced5.8%(31)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangor, Wisconsin?

Bangor, Wisconsin has about 1,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bangor, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bangor, Wisconsin earns about $42,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bangor, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bangor, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $90,900, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Bangor, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bangor, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bangor, Wisconsin?

About 6.3% of people in Bangor, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bangor, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bangor, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 324 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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