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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Glarus

Wisconsin · 2,111 residents · 1.805 sq mi
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New Glarus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $111,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,111
+11%since 1990
from 1,899 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,170 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,052 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+2%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Glarus
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,392
+69%since 1990
from $12,685 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,892)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,061)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score4.3%(92)
4
+138%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 24.3 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 New Glarus, Wisconsin?

New Glarus, Wisconsin has about 2,111 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Glarus, Wisconsin earns about $45,000 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in New Glarus, Wisconsin?

About 22.1% 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 6.6% 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 212 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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