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French Island

Wisconsin · 4,207 residents · 2.021 sq mi
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French Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,013. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,207
−5%since 2000
from 4,410 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,082 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+13%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024French Island
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,013
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,975
+40%since 2000
from $20,741 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,237)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(30)
Asian1.1%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(248)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(3,962)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian2.1%(90)
Other2.5%(103)
Diversity Score15.5%(651)
Diversity Score
15
+175%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Island, Wisconsin?

French Island, Wisconsin has about 4,207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in French Island, Wisconsin?

The typical household in French Island, Wisconsin earns about $59,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Island, Wisconsin expensive?

In French Island, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $140,900, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in French Island, Wisconsin?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in French Island, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in French Island, Wisconsin?

About 7.7% of people in French Island, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has French Island, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, French Island, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 271 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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