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Elk Mound

Wisconsin · 878 residents · 2.277 sq mi
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Elk Mound has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,100. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
878
+12%since 2000
from 785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7398489571K1K1990201020202024Elk Mound
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.3%(73)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.1%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.8%(77)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.1%(71)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248.2%(72)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.9%(131)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.6%(119)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.2%(107)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.7%(94)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.1%(36)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.8%(16)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.3%(11)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,513 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,823
+23%since 2000
from $16,156 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian2.2%(17)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(781)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(22)
Asian5%(44)
Other0.9%(8)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.6%(22)
Ancestry
German45.9%(393)
Norwegian17.2%(147)
Irish12.1%(104)
English8.9%(76)
Italian8.3%(71)
Swiss4.4%(38)
Swedish3.3%(28)
French2.1%(18)
Dutch1.2%(10)
American1.1%(9)
Scottish1.1%(9)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(6)
Armenian0.4%(3)
Austrian0.4%(3)
Danish0.4%(3)
Welsh0.4%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.7%(206)
Married32.8%(148)
Widowed0.9%(4)
Divorced20.6%(93)
Women 15+
Never married29.3%(115)
Married38.5%(151)
Widowed5.9%(23)
Divorced26.3%(103)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Mound, Wisconsin?

Elk Mound, Wisconsin has about 878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Mound, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elk Mound, Wisconsin earns about $45,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Mound, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elk Mound, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $121,100, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Mound, Wisconsin?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Mound, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Mound, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of people in Elk Mound, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Mound, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Mound, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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