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Birnamwood

Wisconsin · 818 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Birnamwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
818
+3%since 2000
from 795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6126977828669511990201020202024Birnamwood
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,053
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,673
+11%since 2000
from $17,740 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(785)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(19)
Diversity Score11%(90)
Diversity Score
11
+194%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
4.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

Birnamwood, Wisconsin has about 818 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Birnamwood, Wisconsin earns about $46,053 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

About 9.6% 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 12.6% of people in Birnamwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birnamwood, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Birnamwood, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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