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French Island

Wisconsin · 4,284 residents · 2.021 sq mi
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French Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
4,284
−3%since 2000
from 4,410 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,120 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+24%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024French Island
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,848
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,618
+81%since 2000
from $20,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$162,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,859)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(78)
Asian3.2%(135)
Other3.6%(154)
Diversity Score22.4%(960)
Diversity Score
22
+299%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Island, Wisconsin?

French Island, Wisconsin has about 4,284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in French Island, Wisconsin earns about $59,848 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 $162,000, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in French Island, Wisconsin?

About 26.6% 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 7.6% 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 194 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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