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Deerfield

Wisconsin · 2,507 residents · 2.166 sq mi
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Deerfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,750. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $223,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
2,507
+27%since 2000
from 1,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+17%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Deerfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(171)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(201)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(194)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(154)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(87)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(301)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4416.8%(420)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414%(352)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(337)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748%(201)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.9%(73)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,538
+66%since 2000
from $20,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Deerfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,841)
Black1.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(43)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,209)
Black1.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(122)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other4.2%(104)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(97)
Honduran0.8%(21)
Ancestry
German52.8%(1,347)
Norwegian16.9%(431)
Irish15%(382)
English6.1%(157)
Italian4.4%(113)
Polish3.8%(97)
American2.6%(67)
Scottish2.2%(55)
Swiss1.6%(41)
Danish1.6%(40)
Dutch1.6%(40)
French1.4%(37)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(30)
Czech1%(25)
Austrian0.8%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(17)
Welsh0.7%(17)
Belgian0.6%(15)
Hungarian0.6%(15)
Portuguese0.6%(15)
Croatian0.5%(12)
British0.4%(11)
Syrian0.3%(8)
Russian0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(340)
Married54.5%(510)
Widowed1.5%(14)
Divorced7.6%(71)
Women 15+
Never married27.7%(254)
Married56.3%(517)
Widowed7.3%(67)
Divorced8.7%(80)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield, Wisconsin?

Deerfield, Wisconsin has about 2,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Deerfield, Wisconsin earns about $74,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deerfield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Deerfield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $223,800, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Deerfield, Wisconsin?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Deerfield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deerfield, Wisconsin?

About 4.7% of people in Deerfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deerfield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Deerfield, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 890 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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