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Gresham

Wisconsin · 530 residents · 1.141 sq mi
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Gresham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,861. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
−8%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+36%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4284795315836341990201020202024Gresham
2024570
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,861
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,030
+24%since 2000
from $13,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(394)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.8%(152)
Diversity Score63.8%(338)
Diversity Score
64
+723%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gresham, Wisconsin?

Gresham, Wisconsin has about 530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gresham, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Gresham, Wisconsin earns about $34,861 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Gresham, Wisconsin?

About 10.3% 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 27.9% 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 79 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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