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Bangor

Wisconsin · 1,437 residents · 1.677 sq mi
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Bangor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,437
+3%since 2000
from 1,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Bangor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,125
+82%since 2000
from $17,648 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,366)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,329)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(39)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(134)
Diversity Score
9
+205%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangor, Wisconsin?

Bangor, Wisconsin has about 1,437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bangor, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bangor, Wisconsin earns about $59,000 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Bangor, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% 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 361 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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