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Rib Mountain

Wisconsin · 6,061 residents · 12.055 sq mi
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Rib Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $188,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
6,061
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Rib Mountain
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,182
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,866 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,444
+65%since 2000
from $28,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(5,799)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(37)
Asian2.8%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(523)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(5,354)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(101)
Asian6.5%(392)
Other1.1%(69)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,379)
Diversity Score
23
+163%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin?

Rib Mountain, Wisconsin has about 6,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin earns about $67,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rib Mountain, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $188,900, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin?

About 3.9% of people in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rib Mountain, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Rib Mountain, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,427 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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