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Little Chute

Wisconsin · 11,800 residents (2025 est.) · 6.456 sq mi
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Little Chute has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,754
+12%since 2000
from 10,476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,821 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,800 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Little Chute
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,538
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,249
+123%since 2000
from $21,181 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+10%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(10,098)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(175)
Asian0.8%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(657)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(10,220)
Black1.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(574)
Asian2.7%(323)
Other3.7%(439)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,514)
Diversity Score
30
+377%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Chute, Wisconsin?

Little Chute, Wisconsin has about 11,754 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Chute, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Little Chute, Wisconsin earns about $87,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Chute, Wisconsin expensive?

In Little Chute, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $245,800, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Little Chute, Wisconsin?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Little Chute, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Chute, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of people in Little Chute, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Chute, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Chute, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,547 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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