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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lena

Wisconsin · 579 residents · 1.063 sq mi
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Lena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

579
+14%vs 2000
vs 510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
545 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4384845305766221990201020202024Lena
2024483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,778
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,782
−44%vs 2000
vs $19,262 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
72.5%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
27.5% rent
2.1
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(502)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2
−41%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lena, Wisconsin?

Lena, Wisconsin has about 579 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lena, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lena, Wisconsin earns about $22,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lena, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lena, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Lena, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lena, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lena, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of people in Lena, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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