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Niagara

Wisconsin · 1,602 residents · 2.762 sq mi
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Niagara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,688. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,602
−15%since 2000
from 1,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Niagara
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,688
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,303
+68%since 2000
from $15,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,857)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,471)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(41)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.7%(59)
Diversity Score16%(256)
Diversity Score
16
+653%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niagara, Wisconsin?

Niagara, Wisconsin has about 1,602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niagara, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Niagara, Wisconsin earns about $48,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niagara, Wisconsin expensive?

In Niagara, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Niagara, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Niagara, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niagara, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of people in Niagara, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niagara, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Niagara, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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