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Hurley

Wisconsin · 1,558 residents · 3.092 sq mi
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Hurley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,361. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,300. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
−14%since 2000
from 1,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+19%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hurley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,361
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,837
+78%since 2000
from $14,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,760)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,472)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.9%(15)
Diversity Score6%(93)
Diversity Score
6
+138%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+104%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurley, Wisconsin?

Hurley, Wisconsin has about 1,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hurley, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hurley, Wisconsin earns about $33,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurley, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hurley, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Hurley, Wisconsin?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hurley, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurley, Wisconsin?

About 18.3% of people in Hurley, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hurley, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hurley, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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