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Birchwood

Wisconsin · 412 residents (2025 est.) · 1.079 sq mi
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Birchwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,091. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−13%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−15%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:412 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3233834435035631990201020202024Birchwood
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,091
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,636 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,801
+130%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+15%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score3.8%(17)
Diversity Score
4
−39%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 54.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 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 Birchwood, Wisconsin?

Birchwood, Wisconsin has about 451 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birchwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Birchwood, Wisconsin earns about $54,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birchwood, Wisconsin expensive?

In Birchwood, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $141,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Birchwood, Wisconsin?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Birchwood, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birchwood, Wisconsin?

About 12.3% of people in Birchwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birchwood, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Birchwood, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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