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Crandon

Wisconsin · 1,713 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 $44,853. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,100. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,713
−13%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Crandon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,853
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,516
+59%since 2000
from $14,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,420)
Black1.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(168)
Diversity Score30.7%(526)
Diversity Score
31
+761%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crandon, Wisconsin?

Crandon, Wisconsin has about 1,713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crandon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Crandon, Wisconsin earns about $44,853 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 $96,100, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Crandon, Wisconsin?

About 14.2% 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 20.7% 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 245 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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