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Blue River

Wisconsin · 434 residents · 0.911 sq mi
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Blue River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
434
+1%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3794244685125571990201020202024Blue River
2024472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,219
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,222
+65%since 2000
from $16,548 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(416)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score10%(43)
Diversity Score
10
+763%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue River, Wisconsin?

Blue River, Wisconsin has about 434 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue River, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Blue River, Wisconsin earns about $39,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue River, Wisconsin expensive?

In Blue River, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Blue River, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blue River, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue River, Wisconsin?

About 11.9% of people in Blue River, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue River, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue River, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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