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Mount Horeb

Wisconsin · 7,754 residents · 3.243 sq mi
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Mount Horeb is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,297. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,754
+32%since 2000
from 5,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,391 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+14%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Mount Horeb
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,297
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,779
+66%since 2000
from $23,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,745)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,028)
Black0.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(254)
Asian0.9%(69)
Other6%(465)
Diversity Score25.1%(1,946)
Diversity Score
25
+805%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin?

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin has about 7,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin earns about $81,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Horeb, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $277,700, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin?

About 3.7% of people in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Horeb, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,572 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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