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Cashton

Wisconsin · 1,158 residents · 1.275 sq mi
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Cashton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,054. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,158
+15%since 2000
from 1,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
908 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7278841K1K1K1990201020202024Cashton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,054
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,240
+130%since 2000
from $14,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(983)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(944)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(165)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.9%(34)
Diversity Score38.6%(448)
Diversity Score
39
+824%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cashton, Wisconsin?

Cashton, Wisconsin has about 1,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cashton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cashton, Wisconsin earns about $57,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cashton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cashton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Cashton, Wisconsin?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cashton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cashton, Wisconsin?

About 10.6% of people in Cashton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cashton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cashton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 379 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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