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Cobb

Wisconsin · 458 residents · 1.028 sq mi
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Cobb has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
458
+4%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3574054535005481990201020202024Cobb
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,851
+27%since 2000
from $18,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+187%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb, Wisconsin?

Cobb, Wisconsin has about 458 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobb, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cobb, Wisconsin earns about $43,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cobb, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cobb, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Cobb, Wisconsin?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cobb, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobb, Wisconsin?

About 4.2% of people in Cobb, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobb, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobb, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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