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Johnson Creek

Wisconsin · 3,318 residents · 3.028 sq mi
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Johnson Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,669. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,737 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,318
+110%since 2000
from 1,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
+17%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Johnson Creek
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(227)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(253)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(235)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196%(199)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(150)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(458)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.2%(504)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(410)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(440)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(261)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(123)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(58)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,669
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,255
+79%since 2000
from $19,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Johnson Creek on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,488)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(63)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,724)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(371)
Asian1.6%(52)
Other1.7%(56)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(137)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.5%(75)
Chinese0.4%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German43.3%(1,312)
English8.3%(250)
Irish7.9%(238)
Polish7.7%(233)
Norwegian6.8%(205)
Italian5.2%(157)
Serbian2.8%(85)
French2.5%(77)
American2.1%(65)
Armenian1.6%(48)
Swedish1.4%(43)
Greek1.3%(38)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian1.2%(35)
Danish1.1%(33)
British1%(29)
Czech0.8%(25)
Dutch0.7%(21)
Scottish0.6%(19)
Slovene0.6%(19)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(18)
Swiss0.5%(16)
Latvian0.4%(11)
Russian0.3%(10)
Finnish0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.8%(511)
Married56.6%(808)
Widowed2.2%(31)
Divorced5.5%(78)
Women 15+
Never married33.1%(434)
Married53.4%(699)
Widowed5.1%(67)
Divorced8.4%(110)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin?

Johnson Creek, Wisconsin has about 3,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin earns about $88,669 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 $218,900, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin?

About 33.4% 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 5.9% 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 2,059 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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

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