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DeForest

Wisconsin · 4,882 residents · 8.684 sq mi
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DeForest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,409. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 2,486 residents. Median home value is $74,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,882
−34%vs 2000
vs 7,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
562 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024DeForest
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,409
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,369 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,508
−31%vs 2000
vs $21,089 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $136,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$484
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $664 in 2000
US average: $450
70.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
29.8% rent
1.9
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(6,935)
Black1.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(161)
Asian0.7%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(785)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,779)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other1.3%(62)
Diversity Score6.3%(308)
6
−41%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 17.5 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 DeForest, Wisconsin?

DeForest, Wisconsin has about 4,882 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in DeForest, Wisconsin?

The typical household in DeForest, Wisconsin earns about $39,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeForest, Wisconsin expensive?

In DeForest, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in DeForest, Wisconsin?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in DeForest, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeForest, Wisconsin?

About 2.9% of people in DeForest, 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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