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Oliver

Wisconsin · 423 residents · 2.074 sq mi
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Oliver has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,464. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 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 $143,100. With a median age of 46.2, 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 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
+18%since 2000
from 358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+25%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533103674244811990201020202024Oliver
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,464
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,583
+67%since 2000
from $19,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+50%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score10%(42)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oliver, Wisconsin?

Oliver, Wisconsin has about 423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oliver, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oliver, Wisconsin earns about $54,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oliver, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oliver, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $143,100, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Oliver, Wisconsin?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oliver, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oliver, Wisconsin?

About 5.4% of people in Oliver, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oliver, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oliver, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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