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Plum City

Wisconsin · 599 residents · 1.042 sq mi
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Plum City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,800. With a median age of 46.8, 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 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
599
+4%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+14%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4074645225806371990201020202024Plum City
2024541
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,309
+9%since 2000
from $16,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(559)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(34)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.4%(14)
Diversity Score20.4%(122)
Diversity Score
20
+4583%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plum City, Wisconsin?

Plum City, Wisconsin has about 599 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plum City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plum City, Wisconsin earns about $39,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Plum City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Plum City, Wisconsin?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Plum City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum City, Wisconsin?

About 22.0% of people in Plum City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plum City, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Plum City, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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