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Big Falls

Wisconsin · 60 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. Median home value is $63,500. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−29%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+30%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31651001341691990201020202024Big Falls
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,785
+171%since 2000
from $16,510 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+52.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services44.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration43.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance36.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services36.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Big Falls on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(3)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.4%
−57.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Falls, Wisconsin?

Big Falls, Wisconsin has about 60 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Big Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Big Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $63,500, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Big Falls, Wisconsin?

About 33.6% 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 16.4% of people in Big Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Falls, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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