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Birnamwood

Wisconsin · 730 residents (2025 est.) · 2.203 sq mi
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Birnamwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 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 $143,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
−19%since 2000
from 795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
292 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+36%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:730 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6126977828669511990201020202024Birnamwood
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,198
+98%since 2000
from $17,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+23%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(775)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(27)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other4%(26)
Diversity Score21.8%(140)
Diversity Score
22
+479%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
12.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

Birnamwood, Wisconsin has about 643 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Birnamwood, Wisconsin earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birnamwood, Wisconsin expensive?

In Birnamwood, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $143,400, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Birnamwood, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

About 11.4% of people in Birnamwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birnamwood, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Birnamwood, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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