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Rothschild

Wisconsin · 4,970 residents · 6.529 sq mi
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Rothschild is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,543. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $97,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,970
+50%since 1990
from 3,310 in 1990
1990 – 2025
761 / sq mi
+50%since 1990
from 507 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+15%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Rothschild
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,543
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,346 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,236
+64%since 1990
from $13,540 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$480
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $372 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
18.9% rent
1.9
+22%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,769)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian2.9%(143)
Diversity Score8.4%(417)
8
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.8%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−37%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothschild, Wisconsin?

Rothschild, Wisconsin has about 4,970 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rothschild, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rothschild, Wisconsin earns about $50,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rothschild, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rothschild, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $97,700, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Rothschild, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rothschild, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rothschild, Wisconsin?

About 4.0% of people in Rothschild, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rothschild, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Rothschild, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,660 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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