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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Neillsville

Wisconsin · 2,680 residents · 2.745 sq mi
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Neillsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,743. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $36,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,680
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
976 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Neillsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,743
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,969 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,068
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,298 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $339 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
1.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,624)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian1.2%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(160)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,653)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(23)
Diversity Score3.8%(101)
4
−36%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.5%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

Neillsville, Wisconsin has about 2,680 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Neillsville, Wisconsin earns about $20,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neillsville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Neillsville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Neillsville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

About 9.3% of people in Neillsville, 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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