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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black River Falls

Wisconsin · 3,618 residents · 4.185 sq mi
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Black River Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,555. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,900. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,618
+4%since 1990
from 3,490 in 1990
1990 – 2025
865 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 834 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+7%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Black River Falls
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,555
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,532
+110%since 1990
from $10,271 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
58.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
41.1% rent
2.3
+2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,335)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(383)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,362)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(42)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score3.8%(139)
4
−65%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
+1%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black River Falls, Wisconsin earns about $33,555 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Black River Falls, Wisconsin?

About 17.0% 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 7.7% of people in Black River Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black River Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Black River Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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