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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cross Plains

Wisconsin · 2,098 residents · 1.881 sq mi
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Cross Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,273. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 986 residents. Median home value is $69,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,098
−32%vs 2000
vs 3,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,115 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 1,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Cross Plains
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,273
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,629 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,378
−40%vs 2000
vs $23,894 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$69,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$438
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $643 in 2000
US average: $450
65.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
34.6% rent
1.8
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,040)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(60)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,094)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score0.7%(15)
1
−63%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.5%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?

Cross Plains, Wisconsin has about 2,098 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cross Plains, Wisconsin earns about $39,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross Plains, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cross Plains, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $69,700, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cross Plains, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?

About 3.8% of people in Cross Plains, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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