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Minocqua

Wisconsin · 451 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 $18,995. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2011. Median home value is $395,000. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
+51%vs 2011
vs 298 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
624 / sq mi
+51%vs 2011
vs 412 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
−8%vs 2011
vs 53.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
267330393455518201020202024Minocqua
2024497
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,995
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,739
−37%vs 2011
vs $57,128 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+18.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.696
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.699 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $506,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $567 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−38.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−22.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.9%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
20.8
+11%vs 2011
vs 18.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(412)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(29)
Diversity Score
6
+663%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−28.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−33.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+43%vs 2011
vs 11.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.6%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Female
58.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

Minocqua, Wisconsin has about 451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Minocqua, Wisconsin earns about $18,995 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 $395,000, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Minocqua, Wisconsin?

About 23.0% 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 25.1% of people in Minocqua, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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