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Pence

Wisconsin · 149 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Pence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,000. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
+7%since 2023
from 139 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 130 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
−7%since 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
82101120139158201020202024Pence
2024149
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,643
+6%since 2023
from $30,656 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−6%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−12%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(16)
Diversity Score25.5%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(14)
Diversity Score21.3%(32)
Diversity Score
21
−16%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 23.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
Female
43.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pence, Wisconsin?

Pence, Wisconsin has about 149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pence, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Pence, Wisconsin earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pence, Wisconsin expensive?

In Pence, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $115,000.

How educated are people in Pence, Wisconsin?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pence, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pence, Wisconsin?

About 7.4% of people in Pence, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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