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Plover

Wisconsin · 13,519 residents · 10.641 sq mi
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Plover has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,988. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
13,519
+29%since 2000
from 10,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+16%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,988
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,929
+47%since 2000
from $23,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(11,587)
Black1.2%(158)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(688)
Asian5%(677)
Other2.4%(324)
Diversity Score31.3%(4,228)
Diversity Score
31
+362%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plover, Wisconsin?

Plover, Wisconsin has about 13,519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plover, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plover, Wisconsin earns about $63,988 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 $189,700, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Plover, Wisconsin?

About 40.0% 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 8.4% 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 5,343 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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