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Neillsville

Wisconsin · 2,731 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 $29,969. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,000. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,731
+2%since 1990
from 2,680 in 1990
1990 – 2025
995 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 976 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Neillsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,969
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,743 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,298
+47%since 1990
from $11,068 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
34.6% rent
2.0
+11%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,653)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(101)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,624)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian1.2%(34)
Diversity Score5.8%(160)
6
+55%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

Neillsville, Wisconsin has about 2,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Neillsville, Wisconsin earns about $29,969 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 $59,000, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Neillsville, Wisconsin?

About 18.3% 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 10.3% of people in Neillsville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neillsville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Neillsville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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