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Poynette

Wisconsin · 2,528 residents · 2.569 sq mi
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Poynette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $154,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
2,528
+12%since 2000
from 2,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 882 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Poynette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,571
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,825
+26%since 2000
from $18,962 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
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
$154,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(2,406)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.2%(56)
Diversity Score12.2%(310)
Diversity Score
12
+178%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poynette, Wisconsin?

Poynette, Wisconsin has about 2,528 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poynette, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Poynette, Wisconsin earns about $45,571 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 $154,600, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Poynette, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% 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 10.2% 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 866 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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