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CITY · 2010 ACS

Boscobel

Wisconsin · 3,231 residents · 3.244 sq mi
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Boscobel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
3,231
+6%since 2000
from 3,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.4%(176)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.7%(185)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.6%(182)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(217)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.6%(245)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.7%(474)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.2%(458)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.5%(470)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.5%(372)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.3%(202)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.2%(167)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.6%(83)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,698 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,932
+3%since 2000
from $15,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,865)
Black3.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(2,856)
Black8.1%(262)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(71)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.8%(89)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(44)
Ancestry
German34%(1,084)
Irish15.9%(508)
English10.2%(325)
Norwegian5.7%(182)
American5.2%(166)
Czech4.3%(137)
Swedish3.2%(102)
Dutch3.1%(100)
Scottish2.7%(86)
French2.6%(83)
Polish2.4%(76)
Danish0.9%(28)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.7%(22)
Arab0.6%(19)
Lebanese0.6%(19)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(15)
Swiss0.4%(13)
Finnish0.3%(8)
Italian0.2%(7)
Welsh0.2%(6)
Ukrainian0.1%(4)
Canadian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% 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
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married58.2%(880)
Married32.8%(496)
Widowed1%(15)
Divorced7.9%(120)
Women 15+
Never married31%(359)
Married32.8%(380)
Widowed7.1%(82)
Divorced29.1%(337)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

Boscobel, Wisconsin has about 3,231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Boscobel, Wisconsin earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boscobel, Wisconsin expensive?

In Boscobel, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boscobel, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

About 16.8% of people in Boscobel, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boscobel, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Boscobel, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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