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Middle

Wisconsin · 290 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 $47,143. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
−17%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+41%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1301902513113712000201020202024Middle
2024236
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,143
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,315
+118%since 2000
from $6,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$480
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
41.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(6)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other95.8%(278)
Diversity Score16%(47)
Diversity Score
16
−74%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.8%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2013
from 47.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle, Wisconsin?

Middle, Wisconsin has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middle, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Middle, Wisconsin earns about $47,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle, Wisconsin expensive?

In Middle, Wisconsin, the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Middle, Wisconsin?

About 2.0% 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 34.1% of people in Middle, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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