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Owen

Wisconsin · 916 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 $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
916
−2%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8569249921K1K1990201020202024Owen
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,632
+64%since 2000
from $14,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(780)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8%(73)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4.9%(45)
Diversity Score31.2%(286)
Diversity Score
31
+965%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owen, Wisconsin?

Owen, Wisconsin has about 916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owen, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Owen, Wisconsin earns about $40,625 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 $74,600, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Owen, Wisconsin?

About 16.4% 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 14.3% 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 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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