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New Glarus

Wisconsin · 1,899 residents · 1.805 sq mi
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New Glarus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,727. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $56,000. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,899
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
38.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Glarus
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,727
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,685
−41%vs 2000
vs $21,392 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$306
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $471 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,892)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score1.8%(35)
Diversity Score
2
−58%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

New Glarus, Wisconsin has about 1,899 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Glarus, Wisconsin earns about $25,727 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% 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 7.6% of people in New Glarus, 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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