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New Lisbon

Wisconsin · 1,748 residents · 2.733 sq mi
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New Lisbon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,283. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,800. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,748
+22%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024New Lisbon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,283
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,668
−18%since 2000
from $19,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,388)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,526)
Black4.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(44)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other3.1%(53)
Diversity Score25.5%(446)
Diversity Score
25
+390%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
30.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Lisbon, Wisconsin?

New Lisbon, Wisconsin has about 1,748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Lisbon, Wisconsin earns about $41,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Lisbon, Wisconsin expensive?

In New Lisbon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in New Lisbon, Wisconsin?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Lisbon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Lisbon, Wisconsin?

About 20.6% of people in New Lisbon, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Lisbon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, New Lisbon, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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