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Forest Junction

Wisconsin · 594 residents · 2.576 sq mi
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Forest Junction has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
594
−9%since 2023
from 655 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 254 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+10%since 2023
from 31.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
578627677726776201020202024Forest Junction
2024594
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,563 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,809
−4%since 2023
from $34,308 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+3%since 2023
from 0.373 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $192,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $742 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+45%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(586)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(32)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other3.1%(20)
Diversity Score24.5%(160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(551)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score17.2%(102)
Diversity Score
17
−30%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−14%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Junction, Wisconsin?

Forest Junction, Wisconsin has about 594 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Junction, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Forest Junction, Wisconsin earns about $62,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Junction, Wisconsin expensive?

In Forest Junction, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $212,100, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Junction, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Junction, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Junction, Wisconsin?

About 2.2% of people in Forest Junction, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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