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Big Falls

Wisconsin · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 0.474 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,000. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
+58%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+25%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31651001341691990201020202024Big Falls
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$56,765
+244%since 2000
from $16,510 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+59.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
+16%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services48%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration47%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance42%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services37%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2010
from 38.5% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.5%
+35.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.0%
−59.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−64.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
74.6%
+50.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+65.1 ptssince 2017
from 15.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Falls, Wisconsin?

Big Falls, Wisconsin has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Big Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Big Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Big Falls, Wisconsin?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Big Falls, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Falls, Wisconsin?

About 3.7% of people in Big Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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