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Boulder Junction

Wisconsin · 179 residents · 1.342 sq mi
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Boulder Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $139,800. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
+4%since 2019
from 172 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 128 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.5
+38%since 2019
from 43.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
88124161197233201020202024Boulder Junction
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,411
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,261
+23%since 2019
from $21,398 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $145,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $620 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+27.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
18.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−35%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
Female
45.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin?

Boulder Junction, Wisconsin has about 179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin earns about $32,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder Junction, Wisconsin expensive?

In Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin?

About 11.0% of people in Boulder Junction, 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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