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Hilbert

Wisconsin · 1,237 residents (2025 est.) · 1.474 sq mi
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Hilbert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% 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 $167,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
988
−9%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9621K1K1K1K1990201020202024Hilbert
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,758
+79%since 2000
from $18,872 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+18%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,059
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.8%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+56%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(849)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(31)
Diversity Score31.5%(311)
Diversity Score
31
+479%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilbert, Wisconsin?

Hilbert, Wisconsin has about 988 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hilbert, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hilbert, Wisconsin earns about $61,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilbert, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hilbert, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $167,300, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Hilbert, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hilbert, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilbert, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of people in Hilbert, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hilbert, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hilbert, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 223 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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