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Minocqua

Wisconsin · 497 residents · 0.723 sq mi
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Minocqua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $475,900. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

497
+11%since 2023
from 446 in 2023
2010 – 2024
687 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 617 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
267330393455518201020202024Minocqua
2024497
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,436
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,128 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$64,554
−2%since 2023
from $65,746 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
27.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.576
+11%since 2023
from 0.518 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical30.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information29.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$475,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $409,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$741
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $683 in 2023
US average: $1,442
44.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
55.3% rent
23.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
58.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
11.5
+18%since 2023
from 9.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(40)
Asian2%(9)
Other5.2%(23)
Diversity Score35.7%(159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(30)
Diversity Score34.9%(174)
35
−2%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.0 min
−10%since 2023
from 10.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
32.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
5.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
20.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

Minocqua, Wisconsin has about 497 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Minocqua, Wisconsin earns about $41,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minocqua, Wisconsin expensive?

In Minocqua, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $475,900, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Minocqua, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

About 27.8% of people in Minocqua, 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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