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Chilton

Wisconsin · 4,080 residents · 4.04 sq mi
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Chilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,080
+10%since 2000
from 3,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chilton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,004
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,076
+47%since 2000
from $19,778 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,630)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,491)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(422)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other2%(83)
Diversity Score29.8%(1,215)
Diversity Score
30
+752%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilton, Wisconsin?

Chilton, Wisconsin has about 4,080 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chilton, Wisconsin earns about $56,004 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Chilton, Wisconsin?

About 13.6% 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 10.2% 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 840 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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