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Ladysmith

Wisconsin · 3,172 residents (2025 est.) · 4.226 sq mi
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Ladysmith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,719. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 705 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,200. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,227
−18%since 2000
from 3,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
764 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+33%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ladysmith
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,719
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,274 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,435
+109%since 2000
from $15,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−3%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,767)
Black1.5%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(264)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,909)
Black3.4%(109)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(83)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other3%(97)
Diversity Score23.1%(745)
Diversity Score
23
+244%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

Ladysmith, Wisconsin has about 3,227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ladysmith, Wisconsin earns about $41,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ladysmith, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $124,200, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ladysmith, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

About 19.0% of people in Ladysmith, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ladysmith, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Ladysmith, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 711 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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