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Edgar

Wisconsin · 1,439 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Edgar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,439
+4%since 2000
from 1,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
796 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+14%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Edgar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,729
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,759 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,750
+38%since 2000
from $21,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,356)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(36)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score10.3%(148)
Diversity Score
10
+712%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgar, Wisconsin?

Edgar, Wisconsin has about 1,439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgar, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Edgar, Wisconsin earns about $55,729 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 $128,700, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar, Wisconsin?

About 14.4% 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 11.5% 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 121 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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