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Crandon

Wisconsin · 1,726 residents (2025 est.) · 5.221 sq mi
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Crandon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,784. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 596 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
−30%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+19%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,726 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Crandon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,784
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,161
+91%since 2000
from $14,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+14%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,778)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,122)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other16%(219)
Diversity Score37.3%(509)
Diversity Score
37
+947%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crandon, Wisconsin?

Crandon, Wisconsin has about 1,365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crandon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Crandon, Wisconsin earns about $42,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crandon, Wisconsin expensive?

In Crandon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,500, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Crandon, Wisconsin?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crandon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crandon, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% of people in Crandon, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crandon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Crandon, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 593 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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