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Gays Mills

Wisconsin · 625 residents · 4.893 sq mi
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Gays Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

625
+10%since 1990
from 567 in 1990
1990 – 2025
128 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 116 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+13%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4384895405916421990201020202024Gays Mills
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,786
+106%since 1990
from $8,626 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
26.8% rent
2.2
+46%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(620)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2%(12)
2
+51%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+2%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gays Mills, Wisconsin?

Gays Mills, Wisconsin has about 625 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gays Mills, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Gays Mills, Wisconsin earns about $29,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gays Mills, Wisconsin expensive?

In Gays Mills, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Gays Mills, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gays Mills, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gays Mills, Wisconsin?

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

Has Gays Mills, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Gays Mills, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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