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Schofield

Wisconsin · 2,311 residents (2025 est.) · 2.115 sq mi
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Schofield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,120
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,311 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Schofield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,583
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,158 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,967
+112%since 2000
from $20,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+2%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,013)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian2.2%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(157)
Asian8.5%(181)
Other6.8%(145)
Diversity Score48.3%(1,024)
Diversity Score
48
+420%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schofield, Wisconsin?

Schofield, Wisconsin has about 2,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schofield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Schofield, Wisconsin earns about $65,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schofield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Schofield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $154,000, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Schofield, Wisconsin?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Schofield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schofield, Wisconsin?

About 8.0% of people in Schofield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schofield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Schofield, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 295 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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