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McFarland

Wisconsin · 7,808 residents · 4.854 sq mi
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McFarland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,814. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $230,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,808
+22%since 2000
from 6,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,609 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K10K1990201020202024McFarland
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,814
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,894
+35%since 2000
from $26,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+27%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(6,200)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(346)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(7,267)
Black1.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(176)
Asian1.7%(130)
Other0.4%(29)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,041)
Diversity Score
13
+147%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+116%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McFarland, Wisconsin?

McFarland, Wisconsin has about 7,808 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McFarland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in McFarland, Wisconsin earns about $73,814 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 $230,000, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in McFarland, Wisconsin?

About 41.7% 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 3.8% 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 2,576 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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