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Sauk City

Wisconsin · 3,410 residents · 1.603 sq mi
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Sauk City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,410
+10%since 2000
from 3,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,127 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+2%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Sauk City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,872
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,378 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,452
+49%since 2000
from $17,705 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+34%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,951)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(117)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(320)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,166)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5%(170)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(453)
Diversity Score
13
+29%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sauk City, Wisconsin?

Sauk City, Wisconsin has about 3,410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sauk City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sauk City, Wisconsin earns about $44,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sauk City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sauk City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $185,800, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Sauk City, Wisconsin?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sauk City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sauk City, Wisconsin?

About 4.9% of people in Sauk City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sauk City, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sauk City, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 391 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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