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Cecil

Wisconsin · 537 residents (2025 est.) · 1.791 sq mi
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Cecil has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,000. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
Unchangedsince 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:537 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3524695867028191990201020202024Cecil
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,458
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,399
+129%since 2000
from $18,918 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+13%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(21)
Diversity Score44%(205)
Diversity Score
44
+1229%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cecil, Wisconsin?

Cecil, Wisconsin has about 466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cecil, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cecil, Wisconsin earns about $76,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cecil, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cecil, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Cecil, Wisconsin?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cecil, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cecil, Wisconsin?

About 5.4% of people in Cecil, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cecil, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cecil, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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