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Ferryville

Wisconsin · 191 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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Ferryville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,600. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
+10%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 82 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.3
+16%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1451581721851991990201020202024Ferryville
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$42,106
+104%since 2000
from $20,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+57%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other3.5%(7)
Diversity Score9.7%(19)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
59.9 min
+133%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ferryville, Wisconsin?

Ferryville, Wisconsin has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ferryville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ferryville, Wisconsin earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ferryville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ferryville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Ferryville, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ferryville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ferryville, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% of people in Ferryville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ferryville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Ferryville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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