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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chilton

Wisconsin · 3,708 residents · 4.04 sq mi
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Chilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,401. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,708
+14%since 1990
from 3,240 in 1990
1990 – 2025
918 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 802 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+6%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chilton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,401
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,403 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,778
+51%since 1990
from $13,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.2
+22%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score3%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,630)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score3.5%(130)
3
+18%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chilton, Wisconsin?

Chilton, Wisconsin has about 3,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chilton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chilton, Wisconsin earns about $38,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chilton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Chilton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Chilton, Wisconsin?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chilton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chilton, Wisconsin?

About 7.4% of people in Chilton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chilton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chilton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 468 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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