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Reserve

Wisconsin · 349 residents · 52.929 sq mi
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Reserve has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
−20%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+64%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2183204225236251990201020202024Reserve
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,037
+51%since 2000
from $10,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$258
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(49)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.2%(290)
Diversity Score33.1%(115)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+175%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reserve, Wisconsin?

Reserve, Wisconsin has about 349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reserve, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Reserve, Wisconsin earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reserve, Wisconsin expensive?

In Reserve, Wisconsin, the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Reserve, Wisconsin?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Reserve, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reserve, Wisconsin?

About 45.8% of people in Reserve, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reserve, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Reserve, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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