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Scandinavia

Wisconsin · 371 residents · 0.874 sq mi
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Scandinavia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
+6%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2593023463894331990201020202024Scandinavia
2024379
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,769
+51%since 2000
from $15,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(344)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(10)
Diversity Score7.4%(27)
Diversity Score
7
+923%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scandinavia, Wisconsin?

Scandinavia, Wisconsin has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scandinavia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Scandinavia, Wisconsin earns about $58,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scandinavia, Wisconsin expensive?

In Scandinavia, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Scandinavia, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scandinavia, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scandinavia, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of people in Scandinavia, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scandinavia, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Scandinavia, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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