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Plover

Wisconsin · 12,123 residents · 10.641 sq mi
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Plover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,714. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $155,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
12,123
+15%since 2000
from 10,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,714
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,672
+20%since 2000
from $23,085 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(10,104)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(142)
Asian1%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(712)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(11,046)
Black0.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(393)
Asian3.7%(454)
Other0.7%(79)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,334)
Diversity Score
19
+184%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plover, Wisconsin?

Plover, Wisconsin has about 12,123 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plover, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plover, Wisconsin earns about $59,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plover, Wisconsin expensive?

In Plover, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Plover, Wisconsin?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Plover, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plover, Wisconsin?

About 5.8% of people in Plover, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plover, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Plover, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,947 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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