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Nekoosa

Wisconsin · 2,449 residents · 3.384 sq mi
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Nekoosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,638. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,449
−5%since 2000
from 2,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
724 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+15%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Nekoosa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,638
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,297
+48%since 2000
from $17,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,491)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(47)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,154)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(114)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1.9%(46)
Diversity Score18.2%(445)
Diversity Score
18
+226%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

Nekoosa, Wisconsin has about 2,449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nekoosa, Wisconsin earns about $41,638 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Nekoosa, Wisconsin?

About 9.9% 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 14.3% of people in Nekoosa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nekoosa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Nekoosa, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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