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Laona

Wisconsin · 519 residents · 1.948 sq mi
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Laona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,208. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
+20%since 2019
from 434 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
266 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 223 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+19%since 2019
from 39.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
329411494576659201020202024Laona
2024631
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,208
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,324 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,776
−8%since 2019
from $20,396 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $656 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+31.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
17.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+35%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(332)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(15)
Asian4.4%(19)
Other15%(65)
Diversity Score48.7%(211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other10.7%(55)
Diversity Score27.7%(144)
Diversity Score
28
−43%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−7%since 2019
from 19.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
Female
61.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laona, Wisconsin?

Laona, Wisconsin has about 519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laona, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Laona, Wisconsin earns about $30,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laona, Wisconsin expensive?

In Laona, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Laona, Wisconsin?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laona, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laona, Wisconsin?

About 21.2% of people in Laona, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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