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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

McFarland

Wisconsin · 6,416 residents · 4.854 sq mi
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McFarland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,969. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $154,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,416
+23%since 1990
from 5,232 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.1
+18%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024McFarland
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(412)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.3%(534)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.2%(591)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(490)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.6%(234)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(727)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4420.6%(1,324)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.5%(1,120)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.4%(475)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.2%(272)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.9%(189)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(48)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,969
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,090 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,625
+78%since 1990
from $14,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
27.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(5,165)
Black0.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(39)
Asian0.4%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(6,200)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian0.7%(44)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(276)
Venezuelan0.3%(28)
Cuban0.3%(25)
Puerto Rican0.2%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.2%(199)
Chinese1.5%(133)
Hmong0.5%(47)
Vietnamese0.3%(32)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German36%(3,299)
Irish16.4%(1,499)
English13.3%(1,219)
Norwegian9.1%(836)
Polish5.1%(469)
Italian3.6%(327)
Scotch-Irish3.3%(304)
French3.2%(289)
Swiss2.5%(230)
Swedish2.5%(226)
American2.4%(223)
Greek2.1%(195)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.9%(170)
Russian1.5%(135)
Belgian1.2%(107)
Dutch1.2%(106)
Danish1.1%(101)
Welsh0.7%(68)
Arab0.6%(59)
Iraqi0.6%(59)
Czech0.4%(36)
Ukrainian0.4%(33)
Iranian0.3%(30)
Slovene0.2%(22)
Nigerian0.2%(20)
Hungarian0.2%(19)
Austrian0.2%(17)
British0.1%(9)
Romanian0.1%(7)
Slovak0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−40%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(618)
Married64.4%(1,542)
Widowed2.1%(51)
Divorced7.7%(185)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(512)
Married61.4%(1,532)
Widowed7.9%(197)
Divorced10.2%(255)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarland, Wisconsin?

McFarland, Wisconsin has about 6,416 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in McFarland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in McFarland, Wisconsin earns about $62,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McFarland, Wisconsin expensive?

In McFarland, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in McFarland, Wisconsin?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in McFarland, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McFarland, Wisconsin?

About 3.0% of people in McFarland, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has McFarland, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, McFarland, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,184 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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