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Grantsburg

Wisconsin · 1,330 residents · 3.039 sq mi
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Grantsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,330
−3%since 2000
from 1,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Grantsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,469
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,695
+34%since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,196)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(37)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other3.6%(48)
Diversity Score18.9%(251)
Diversity Score
19
+327%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

Grantsburg, Wisconsin has about 1,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Grantsburg, Wisconsin earns about $45,469 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Grantsburg, Wisconsin?

About 18.6% 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 13.3% 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 186 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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