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Cataract

Wisconsin · 138 residents · 0.594 sq mi
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Cataract has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,964. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 36 residents. Median home value is $212,500. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−21%since 2023
from 174 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 293 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
24.9
−35%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4492140188236201020202024Cataract
2024138
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.6%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(10)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2418.1%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(16)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.2%(3)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,964
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,202
−4%since 2023
from $32,543 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+10%since 2023
from 0.303 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $147,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+103%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cataract on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(163)
Black6.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(126)
Black8.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
20
+34%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German34.1%(47)
Norwegian18.1%(25)
Danish7.2%(10)
English5.1%(7)
Irish2.9%(4)
Welsh2.9%(4)
Scottish2.2%(3)
Swiss2.2%(3)
Italian1.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Danish population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−5%since 2023
from 22.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
44.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.1%(26)
Married38.9%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13%(7)
Women 15+
Never married37.3%(19)
Married56.9%(29)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.9%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cataract, Wisconsin?

Cataract, Wisconsin has about 138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cataract, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cataract, Wisconsin earns about $51,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cataract, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cataract, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Cataract, Wisconsin?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cataract, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cataract, Wisconsin?

About 9.2% of people in Cataract, 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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