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La Farge

Wisconsin · 730 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 $30,938. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% 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 $78,800. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
730
−6%since 2000
from 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366527688841,0001990201020202024La Farge
2024575
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,938
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,520
+115%since 2000
from $14,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.8%(27)
Diversity Score13.2%(97)
Diversity Score
13
+575%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Farge, Wisconsin?

La Farge, Wisconsin has about 730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Farge, Wisconsin earns about $30,938 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $614 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 27.5% 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 57 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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