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Ladysmith

Wisconsin · 3,414 residents · 4.226 sq mi
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Ladysmith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,157. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
−13%since 2000
from 3,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+18%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ladysmith
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,157
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,274 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,111
+23%since 2000
from $15,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,255)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(53)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other1.8%(61)
Diversity Score10.9%(371)
Diversity Score
11
+62%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+7%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

Ladysmith, Wisconsin has about 3,414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ladysmith, Wisconsin earns about $32,157 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

About 17.9% 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 23.5% 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 524 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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