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New Post

Wisconsin · 302 residents · 20.562 sq mi
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New Post has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,354. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,000. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−18%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+39%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142683223764301990201020202024New Post
2024340
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,354
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,600
+139%since 2000
from $12,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+154%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(110)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other57.7%(174)
Diversity Score60.7%(183)
Diversity Score
61
+463%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Post, Wisconsin?

New Post, Wisconsin has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Post, Wisconsin earns about $31,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Post, Wisconsin expensive?

In New Post, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in New Post, Wisconsin?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in New Post, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Post, Wisconsin?

About 17.6% of people in New Post, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Post, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, New Post, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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