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La Farge

Wisconsin · 701 residents (2025 est.) · 1.009 sq mi
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La Farge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,042. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 200 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $136,000. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−26%since 2000
from 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+26%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:701 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5366527688841,0001990201020202024La Farge
2024575
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,042
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,583
+123%since 2000
from $14,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+2%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(754)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(15)
Diversity Score8.4%(49)
Diversity Score
8
+331%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Farge, Wisconsin?

La Farge, Wisconsin has about 575 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Farge, Wisconsin?

The typical household in La Farge, Wisconsin earns about $46,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Farge, Wisconsin expensive?

In La Farge, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,000, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in La Farge, Wisconsin?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Farge, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Farge, Wisconsin?

About 24.3% of people in La Farge, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Farge, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, La Farge, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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