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Peshtigo

Wisconsin · 3,502 residents · 2.913 sq mi
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Peshtigo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,600. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,502
+4%since 2000
from 3,357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Peshtigo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,851
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,898 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,716
+39%since 2000
from $16,379 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,271)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,360)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(41)
Asian1.2%(41)
Other1%(33)
Diversity Score8.3%(291)
Diversity Score
8
+133%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peshtigo, Wisconsin?

Peshtigo, Wisconsin has about 3,502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peshtigo, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Peshtigo, Wisconsin earns about $45,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peshtigo, Wisconsin expensive?

In Peshtigo, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $105,600, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Peshtigo, Wisconsin?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Peshtigo, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peshtigo, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of people in Peshtigo, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peshtigo, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Peshtigo, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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