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Birnamwood

Wisconsin · 730 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Birnamwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
730
−8%since 2000
from 795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6126977828669511990201020202024Birnamwood
2024643
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,460
+32%since 2000
from $17,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(667)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score12.5%(91)
Diversity Score
12
+232%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+119%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

Birnamwood, Wisconsin has about 730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Birnamwood, Wisconsin earns about $45,938 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 $107,900, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Birnamwood, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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