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Black River Falls

Wisconsin · 3,490 residents · 4.185 sq mi
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Black River Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,476. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,200. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,490
−4%vs 2000
vs 3,618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
834 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Black River Falls
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,476
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,555 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,271
−52%vs 2000
vs $21,532 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.3%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
56.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
2.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,362)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(42)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(139)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,335)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(139)
Diversity Score11%(383)
11
+187%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.0%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black River Falls, Wisconsin?

Black River Falls, Wisconsin has about 3,490 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Black River Falls, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Black River Falls, Wisconsin earns about $19,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black River Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Black River Falls, Wisconsin?

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

What is the poverty rate in Black River Falls, Wisconsin?

About 15.3% of people in Black River Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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