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Owen

Wisconsin · 904 residents (2025 est.) · 2.298 sq mi
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Owen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $140,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
920
−2%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−12%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:904 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8569249921K1K1990201020202024Owen
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,895
+106%since 2000
from $14,981 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−12%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+32%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(920)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(72)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other5.9%(54)
Diversity Score31.4%(289)
Diversity Score
31
+972%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 86.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owen, Wisconsin?

Owen, Wisconsin has about 920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owen, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Owen, Wisconsin earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owen, Wisconsin expensive?

In Owen, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $140,900, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Owen, Wisconsin?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Owen, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owen, Wisconsin?

About 12.0% of people in Owen, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owen, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Owen, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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