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Forest Junction

Wisconsin · 746 residents · 2.576 sq mi
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Forest Junction has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $150,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
+4%since 2019
from 720 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 280 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+16%since 2019
from 32.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
578627677726776201020202024Forest Junction
2024594
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,958
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,803 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,277
+9%since 2019
from $31,326 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $584 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(660)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other3.2%(23)
Diversity Score19.7%(142)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(688)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(34)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other4.1%(31)
Diversity Score21.7%(162)
Diversity Score
22
+11%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−3%since 2019
from 24.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Female
46.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Junction, Wisconsin?

Forest Junction, Wisconsin has about 746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Junction, Wisconsin earns about $68,958 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Junction, Wisconsin?

About 19.0% 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 8.7% of people in Forest Junction, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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