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Johnson Creek

Wisconsin · 3,435 residents (2025 est.) · 3.028 sq mi
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Johnson Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,685. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,781 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $314,200. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,362
+113%since 2000
from 1,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+9%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,435 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Johnson Creek
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,685
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,694 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,782
+128%since 2000
from $19,671 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−6%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,488)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(63)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,870)
Black1.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(82)
Asian4.6%(155)
Other5.9%(197)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,113)
Diversity Score
33
+207%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin?

Johnson Creek, Wisconsin has about 3,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin earns about $100,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnson Creek, Wisconsin expensive?

In Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $314,200, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin?

About 4.3% of people in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnson Creek, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,103 residents, a change of about 167 percent over that period.

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