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Reedsburg

Wisconsin · 9,984 residents · 6.086 sq mi
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Reedsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,772. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
9,984
+28%since 2000
from 7,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,640 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K9K11K1990201020202024Reedsburg
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,772
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,315
+56%since 2000
from $18,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(7,568)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(124)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(379)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(8,663)
Black1.2%(122)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(722)
Asian0.7%(66)
Other6.1%(613)
Diversity Score33.5%(3,343)
Diversity Score
33
+592%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reedsburg, Wisconsin?

Reedsburg, Wisconsin has about 9,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reedsburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Reedsburg, Wisconsin earns about $58,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reedsburg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Reedsburg, Wisconsin?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Reedsburg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reedsburg, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% of people in Reedsburg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reedsburg, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Reedsburg, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,150 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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