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Muscoda

Wisconsin · 1,304 residents (2025 est.) · 1.601 sq mi
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Muscoda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 302 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,151
−21%since 2000
from 1,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+15%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,304 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Muscoda
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,903 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,188
+116%since 2000
from $15,390 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+3%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,420)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,108)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(28)
Diversity Score9.1%(104)
Diversity Score
9
+122%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscoda, Wisconsin?

Muscoda, Wisconsin has about 1,151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muscoda, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Muscoda, Wisconsin earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muscoda, Wisconsin expensive?

In Muscoda, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $133,600, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Muscoda, Wisconsin?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Muscoda, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muscoda, Wisconsin?

About 12.5% of people in Muscoda, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muscoda, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Muscoda, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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