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Bruce

Wisconsin · 781 residents · 2.308 sq mi
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Bruce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
781
−1%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
−3%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7227708198689161990201020202024Bruce
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,458
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,921
+44%since 2000
from $15,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(778)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other6.2%(48)
Diversity Score19.3%(150)
Diversity Score
19
+1912%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruce, Wisconsin?

Bruce, Wisconsin has about 781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bruce, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bruce, Wisconsin earns about $41,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruce, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bruce, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Bruce, Wisconsin?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bruce, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruce, Wisconsin?

About 13.0% of people in Bruce, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bruce, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bruce, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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