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Menomonie

Wisconsin · 16,664 residents (2025 est.) · 13.709 sq mi
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Menomonie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,800. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,539
+11%since 2000
from 14,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.1
+13%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Menomonie
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,889
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,103 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,639
+104%since 2000
from $15,994 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+10%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(13,939)
Black0.8%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(170)
Asian3.2%(477)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(1,860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(14,876)
Black1.1%(185)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(567)
Asian2.8%(456)
Other2.8%(455)
Diversity Score23.5%(3,890)
Diversity Score
24
+89%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

Menomonie, Wisconsin has about 16,539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Menomonie, Wisconsin earns about $56,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menomonie, Wisconsin expensive?

In Menomonie, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $220,800, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Menomonie, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

About 17.7% of people in Menomonie, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menomonie, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Menomonie, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,992 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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