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Como

Wisconsin · 2,356 residents · 2.813 sq mi
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Como is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,038. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
2,356
+26%since 2000
from 1,870 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
838 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+16%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Como
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,038
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,453
+47%since 2000
from $22,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,700)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7%(131)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,943)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(265)
Asian1.4%(33)
Other3.5%(83)
Diversity Score36.2%(853)
Diversity Score
36
+96%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, Wisconsin?

Como, Wisconsin has about 2,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Como, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Como, Wisconsin earns about $74,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Como, Wisconsin expensive?

In Como, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $167,300, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Como, Wisconsin?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Como, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Como, Wisconsin?

About 6.3% of people in Como, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Como, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Como, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,041 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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