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Crandon

Wisconsin · 1,920 residents · 5.221 sq mi
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Crandon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,600. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,920
−2%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Crandon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,026
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,835
+7%since 2000
from $14,757 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,636)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(40)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other12.9%(248)
Diversity Score33.7%(647)
Diversity Score
34
+846%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crandon, Wisconsin?

Crandon, Wisconsin has about 1,920 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crandon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Crandon, Wisconsin earns about $33,026 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 $100,600, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Crandon, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% 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 22.8% 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 38 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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