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New Glarus

Wisconsin · 2,266 residents (2025 est.) · 1.805 sq mi
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New Glarus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,172
+3%since 2000
from 2,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,203 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Glarus
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,098
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,951
+101%since 2000
from $21,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−16%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,061)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,019)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(60)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other3.1%(67)
Diversity Score16.8%(364)
Diversity Score
17
+286%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

New Glarus, Wisconsin has about 2,172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

The typical household in New Glarus, Wisconsin earns about $101,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Glarus, Wisconsin expensive?

In New Glarus, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $282,700, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Glarus, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

About 3.6% of people in New Glarus, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Glarus, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, New Glarus, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 273 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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