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Chippewa Falls

Wisconsin · 13,661 residents · 11.365 sq mi
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Chippewa Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,010. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
13,661
+6%since 2000
from 12,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Chippewa Falls
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,010
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,744 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,712
+24%since 2000
from $18,366 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(12,579)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(82)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(512)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,835)
Black1.6%(224)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(221)
Asian0.9%(125)
Other1.5%(208)
Diversity Score13.8%(1,882)
Diversity Score
14
+248%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has about 13,661 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin earns about $40,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $119,900, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% of people in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 934 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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