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Middle

Wisconsin · 236 residents · 6.08 sq mi
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Middle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,500. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−33%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+65%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1301902513113712000201020202024Middle
2024236
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,103
+115%since 2000
from $6,568 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+22%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−58%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian7.6%(18)
Other86.4%(204)
Diversity Score30.6%(72)
Diversity Score
31
−51%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2013
from 47.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 48.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle, Wisconsin?

Middle, Wisconsin has about 236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middle, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Middle, Wisconsin earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle, Wisconsin expensive?

In Middle, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Middle, Wisconsin?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Middle, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middle, Wisconsin?

About 42.7% of people in Middle, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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