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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nekoosa

Wisconsin · 2,590 residents · 3.384 sq mi
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Nekoosa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

2,590
+1%since 1990
from 2,557 in 1990
1990 – 2025
765 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 756 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+7%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Nekoosa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,063
+41%since 1990
from $12,073 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.6
+4%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian1.2%(31)
Diversity Score7.7%(197)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,491)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(47)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score5.6%(145)
6
−28%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 13.8 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 Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

Nekoosa, Wisconsin has about 2,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nekoosa, Wisconsin earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nekoosa, Wisconsin expensive?

In Nekoosa, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nekoosa, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

About 9.7% of people in Nekoosa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nekoosa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Nekoosa, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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