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Edgar

Wisconsin · 1,479 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Edgar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,479
+7%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
818 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Edgar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,569
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,759 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,180
+12%since 2000
from $21,605 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,371)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,431)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(30)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.9%(13)
Diversity Score8.5%(126)
Diversity Score
9
+575%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+94%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgar, Wisconsin?

Edgar, Wisconsin has about 1,479 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgar, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Edgar, Wisconsin earns about $52,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgar, Wisconsin expensive?

In Edgar, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar, Wisconsin?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Edgar, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgar, Wisconsin?

About 5.2% of people in Edgar, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgar, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgar, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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