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Ladysmith

Wisconsin · 3,216 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 $40,804. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 716 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,216
−18%since 2000
from 3,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
761 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+21%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ladysmith
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,804
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,274 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,524
+52%since 2000
from $15,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,923)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3%(97)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score16%(515)
Diversity Score
16
+139%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

Ladysmith, Wisconsin has about 3,216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ladysmith, Wisconsin earns about $40,804 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 $80,100, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Ladysmith, Wisconsin?

About 21.1% 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 12.2% 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 722 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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