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Knapp

Wisconsin · 478 residents · 1.57 sq mi
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Knapp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $111,500. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
478
+14%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+18%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3204014825626431990201020202024Knapp
2024532
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,293
+21%since 2000
from $22,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+53%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(413)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.2%(10)
Diversity Score12.3%(59)
Diversity Score
12
+200%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knapp, Wisconsin?

Knapp, Wisconsin has about 478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knapp, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Knapp, Wisconsin earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knapp, Wisconsin expensive?

In Knapp, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Knapp, Wisconsin?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Knapp, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knapp, Wisconsin?

About 17.0% of people in Knapp, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knapp, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Knapp, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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