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Readstown

Wisconsin · 370 residents (2025 est.) · 1.711 sq mi
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Readstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,700. Households here earn about 52% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−4%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:370 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3663974284584891990201020202024Readstown
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,120
+109%since 2000
from $12,957 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+5%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+58%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(361)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score12.7%(48)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Readstown, Wisconsin?

Readstown, Wisconsin has about 381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Readstown, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Readstown, Wisconsin earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Readstown, Wisconsin expensive?

In Readstown, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Readstown, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Readstown, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Readstown, Wisconsin?

About 17.7% of people in Readstown, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Readstown, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Readstown, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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