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Wisconsin · 323 residents (2025 est.) · 2.206 sq mi
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Hawkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
322
+2%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+30%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2582953333704081990201020202024Hawkins
2024322
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,179
+58%since 2000
from $17,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−16%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+45.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawkins, Wisconsin?

Hawkins, Wisconsin has about 322 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawkins, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hawkins, Wisconsin earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawkins, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hawkins, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Hawkins, Wisconsin?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hawkins, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawkins, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% of people in Hawkins, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawkins, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawkins, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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