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Poynette

Wisconsin · 2,924 residents (2025 est.) · 2.569 sq mi
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Poynette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,500. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,678
+18%since 2000
from 2,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 882 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+27%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,924 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Poynette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,909
+116%since 2000
from $18,962 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−12%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,194)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(94)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other5.4%(144)
Diversity Score21.1%(566)
Diversity Score
21
+380%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poynette, Wisconsin?

Poynette, Wisconsin has about 2,678 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poynette, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Poynette, Wisconsin earns about $93,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poynette, Wisconsin expensive?

In Poynette, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $296,600, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Poynette, Wisconsin?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Poynette, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poynette, Wisconsin?

About 6.6% of people in Poynette, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poynette, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Poynette, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,016 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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