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Rewey

Wisconsin · 252 residents (2025 est.) · 0.507 sq mi
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Rewey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 23% 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 $114,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
−23%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+23%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:252 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1882222562903241990201020202024Rewey
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,235
+138%since 2000
from $12,298 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+4%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(24)
Diversity Score22.7%(54)
Diversity Score
23
+2629%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rewey, Wisconsin?

Rewey, Wisconsin has about 238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rewey, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rewey, Wisconsin earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rewey, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rewey, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Rewey, Wisconsin?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rewey, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rewey, Wisconsin?

About 18.6% of people in Rewey, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rewey, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Rewey, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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