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Gresham

Wisconsin · 537 residents (2025 est.) · 1.14 sq mi
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Gresham is a city of 570 people in Wisconsin. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. The typical home is worth $102,800, having more than doubled since 2000. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Households here earn about 28% less than in Wisconsin as a whole. Renters pay $800 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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

570
−1%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
537 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
500 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 541 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.14 sq mi
Population, 19902024
42847953158363419902000201020202024Gresham
2024570
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.9%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.1%(52)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(31)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(49)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.8%(90)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(48)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.9%(62)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(54)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(63)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$55,625
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,635 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,301
+113%since 2000
from $13,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.413
−4%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$102,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
30.3% rent
17.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.58 people
+12%since 2009
from 2.30 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
19.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
40.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.8
+4%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(394)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(333)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other30%(171)
70
+27%since 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican7.5%(43)
Mexican3.5%(20)
Ancestry
German35.1%(200)
Irish3.5%(20)
Polish3.2%(18)
American2.3%(13)
Italian2.3%(13)
Czech1.9%(11)
English1.8%(10)
Serbian1.6%(9)
Hungarian1.4%(8)
Dutch1.2%(7)
Norwegian1.2%(7)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(7)
French0.9%(5)
Canadian0.7%(4)
Belgian0.5%(3)
Russian0.5%(3)
Australian0.2%(1)
Scottish0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
16.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
82.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
20.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
59.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2013
from 20.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
82.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
83.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
90.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23%(43)
Married58.8%(110)
Widowed1.1%(2)
Divorced17.1%(32)
Women 15+
Never married34.5%(86)
Married43.8%(109)
Widowed7.6%(19)
Divorced14.1%(35)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2013
from 20.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
25.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
57.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era62.2%(23)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 37 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gresham, Wisconsin?

Gresham, Wisconsin has about 570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gresham, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Gresham, Wisconsin earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gresham, Wisconsin expensive?

In Gresham, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Gresham, Wisconsin?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gresham, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gresham, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% of people in Gresham, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gresham, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Gresham, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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