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Big Bend

Wisconsin · 1,290 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Big Bend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $203,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,290
+1%since 2000
from 1,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Big Bend
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,194
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,767 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,077
+18%since 2000
from $22,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,229)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(77)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,234)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score11%(141)
Diversity Score
11
+82%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bend, Wisconsin?

Big Bend, Wisconsin has about 1,290 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Bend, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Big Bend, Wisconsin earns about $63,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Bend, Wisconsin expensive?

In Big Bend, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $203,600, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bend, Wisconsin?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Big Bend, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Bend, Wisconsin?

About 4.6% of people in Big Bend, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Bend, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Bend, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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