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Boscobel

Wisconsin · 3,286 residents · 3.244 sq mi
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Boscobel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
3,286
+8%since 2000
from 3,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Boscobel
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,698 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,165
+57%since 2000
from $15,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12.2%(373)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,800)
Black8.1%(267)
Hispanic / Latino3%(98)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other1.1%(35)
Diversity Score29.2%(961)
Diversity Score
29
+139%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

Boscobel, Wisconsin has about 3,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Boscobel, Wisconsin earns about $42,750 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Boscobel, Wisconsin?

About 17.4% 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 9.4% 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 580 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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