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Owen

Wisconsin · 936 residents · 2.298 sq mi
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Owen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,368. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,800. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

936
+1%since 1990
from 924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
407 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 402 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
−5%since 1990
from 43.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8569249921K1K1990201020202024Owen
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,368
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,981
+46%since 1990
from $10,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
27.4% rent
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(920)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(920)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.9%(27)
3
+172%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Owen, Wisconsin?

Owen, Wisconsin has about 936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owen, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Owen, Wisconsin earns about $27,368 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 $47,800, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Owen, Wisconsin?

About 9.1% 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 13.4% of people in Owen, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owen, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Owen, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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