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La Farge

Wisconsin · 746 residents · 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 $38,214. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
−4%since 2000
from 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366527688841,0001990201020202024La Farge
2024575
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,214
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,122
+42%since 2000
from $14,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(723)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score3.5%(26)
Diversity Score
3
+78%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Farge, Wisconsin?

La Farge, Wisconsin has about 746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Farge, Wisconsin earns about $38,214 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in La Farge, Wisconsin?

About 10.6% 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 12.3% 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 41 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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