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Ogema

Wisconsin · 293 residents · 3.039 sq mi
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Ogema has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
+13%since 2023
from 259 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 85 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
−3%since 2023
from 47.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
125171217262308201020202024Ogema
2024293
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,641
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,571
+19%since 2023
from $25,678 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−1%since 2023
from 0.381 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−1%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(231)
Black6.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(8)
Diversity Score24.9%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(15)
Diversity Score19.9%(58)
Diversity Score
20
−20%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+46%since 2023
from 10.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
Female
36.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogema, Wisconsin?

Ogema, Wisconsin has about 293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ogema, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ogema, Wisconsin earns about $58,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogema, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ogema, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $95,700, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Ogema, Wisconsin?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ogema, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ogema, Wisconsin?

About 11.9% of people in Ogema, 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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