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Oostburg

Wisconsin · 3,056 residents · 2.026 sq mi
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Oostburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $156,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,056
+15%since 2000
from 2,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,508 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+19%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Oostburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,991
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,105
+56%since 2000
from $19,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
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
$156,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,609)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,779)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(133)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other2.6%(79)
Diversity Score18.8%(575)
Diversity Score
19
+350%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oostburg, Wisconsin?

Oostburg, Wisconsin has about 3,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oostburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oostburg, Wisconsin earns about $63,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oostburg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oostburg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Oostburg, Wisconsin?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oostburg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oostburg, Wisconsin?

About 4.0% of people in Oostburg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oostburg, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oostburg, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,125 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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