CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Menomonie

Wisconsin · 16,843 residents · 13.709 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Menomonie micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Menomonie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,200. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,843
+13%since 2000
from 14,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,229 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.1
+8%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Menomonie
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,789
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,107
+44%since 2000
from $15,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
61.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Menomonie on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(14,653)
Black1.6%(276)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(466)
Asian4.4%(741)
Other2.3%(383)
Diversity Score26.2%(4,412)
Diversity Score
26
+110%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Menomonie

Orange City
Pop 15,309
Lake Wales
Pop 18,650
Elfers
Pop 15,006
Naranja
Pop 15,796
Places similar to Menomonie
Head to head

Compare Menomonie to nearby cities

MENOMONIE VS
Eau Claire
Income$67,395+54%
Home value$247,600+63%
Population72,465+335%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MENOMONIE VS
Altoona
Income$84,552+93%
Home value$233,100+53%
Population9,376−44%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MENOMONIE VS
Chippewa Falls
Income$57,873+32%
Home value$210,400+38%
Population15,293−8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MENOMONIE VS
New Richmond
Income$88,157+101%
Home value$285,100+87%
Population10,988−34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

Menomonie, Wisconsin has about 16,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Menomonie, Wisconsin earns about $43,789 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 $152,200, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Menomonie, Wisconsin?

About 38.5% 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 21.1% 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 3,296 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Wisconsin
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Menomonie with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →