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Cecil

Wisconsin · 529 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Cecil has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,591. 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 is $125,700. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
529
+14%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+24%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3524695867028191990201020202024Cecil
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,591
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,728
+99%since 2000
from $18,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score12.2%(65)
Diversity Score
12
+269%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cecil, Wisconsin?

Cecil, Wisconsin has about 529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cecil, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cecil, Wisconsin earns about $66,591 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 $125,700, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Cecil, Wisconsin?

About 15.8% 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 10.9% 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 138 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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