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Frederic

Wisconsin · 1,154 residents · 1.691 sq mi
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Frederic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,694. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,154
−9%since 2000
from 1,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−3%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9341K1K1K1K1990201020202024Frederic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,694
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,380 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,345
+74%since 2000
from $15,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,231)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,014)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(57)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score20.1%(231)
Diversity Score
20
+1148%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederic, Wisconsin?

Frederic, Wisconsin has about 1,154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frederic, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Frederic, Wisconsin earns about $40,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederic, Wisconsin expensive?

In Frederic, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $111,700, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Frederic, Wisconsin?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Frederic, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederic, Wisconsin?

About 15.8% of people in Frederic, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederic, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederic, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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