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Kiel

Wisconsin · 3,932 residents · 2.528 sq mi
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Kiel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,918. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,932
+14%since 2000
from 3,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,555 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Kiel
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,918
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,566
+24%since 2000
from $23,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,388)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,645)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(133)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(422)
Diversity Score
11
+254%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiel, Wisconsin?

Kiel, Wisconsin has about 3,932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiel, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kiel, Wisconsin earns about $60,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiel, Wisconsin expensive?

In Kiel, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Kiel, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kiel, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiel, Wisconsin?

About 8.4% of people in Kiel, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiel, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiel, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,022 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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