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Cataract

Wisconsin · 186 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 $35,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 126 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
+210%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
+210%vs 2011
vs 101 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−17%vs 2011
vs 47.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4492140188236201020202024Cataract
2024138
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $23,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,522
+14%vs 2011
vs $20,650 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+16.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.413 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−41.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.4
−34%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(178)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+57%vs 2011
vs 22.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.5%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
Female
44.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cataract, Wisconsin?

Cataract, Wisconsin has about 186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cataract, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cataract, Wisconsin earns about $35,417 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 $85,400.

How educated are people in Cataract, Wisconsin?

About 3.8% 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 4.5% of people in Cataract, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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