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Grantsburg

Wisconsin · 1,374 residents (2025 est.) · 3.039 sq mi
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Grantsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,340
−2%since 2000
from 1,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
441 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Grantsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,114
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,423 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,906
+59%since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+9%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+106%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,314)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,216)
Black2.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(73)
Diversity Score21.6%(289)
Diversity Score
22
+388%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

Grantsburg, Wisconsin has about 1,340 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Grantsburg, Wisconsin earns about $35,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grantsburg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Grantsburg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $153,300, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grantsburg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

About 20.0% of people in Grantsburg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grantsburg, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Grantsburg, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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