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Necedah

Wisconsin · 924 residents · 2.76 sq mi
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Necedah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,700. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
+4%since 2000
from 888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+16%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6677999321K1K1990201020202024Necedah
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,920
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,428
+79%since 2000
from $14,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(867)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(854)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score12.2%(112)
Diversity Score
12
+330%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Necedah, Wisconsin?

Necedah, Wisconsin has about 924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Necedah, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Necedah, Wisconsin earns about $43,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Necedah, Wisconsin expensive?

In Necedah, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Necedah, Wisconsin?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Necedah, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Necedah, Wisconsin?

About 24.1% of people in Necedah, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Necedah, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Necedah, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 213 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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