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Rewey

Wisconsin · 258 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Rewey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−17%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+30%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882222562903241990201020202024Rewey
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,735
+77%since 2000
from $12,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score6.5%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+685%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rewey, Wisconsin?

Rewey, Wisconsin has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rewey, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rewey, Wisconsin earns about $42,917 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Rewey, Wisconsin?

About 16.3% 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 22.2% 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 59 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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