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Schofield

Wisconsin · 2,157 residents · 2.12 sq mi
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With 2,157 people, Schofield is a city in Wisconsin. The typical home is worth $115,700. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 17 minutes. 19.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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

2,157
+2%since 2000
from 2,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
41.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.12 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K19902000201020202024Schofield
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(117)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(118)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(98)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196%(129)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(136)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(297)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(260)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(265)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(312)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(247)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(117)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(61)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,092
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,158 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$37,982
+87%since 2000
from $20,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
19.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$115,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$838
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
56.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
43.9% rent
2.12 people
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.11 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
2.2
−23%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,013)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian2.2%(46)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,854)
Black1.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(71)
Asian5%(108)
Other1.9%(42)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.5%(126)
Mexican1.2%(27)
Panamanian0.6%(14)
Peruvian0.5%(11)
Asian origin
Hmong1%(23)
Laotian0.7%(16)
Filipino0.5%(11)
Chinese0.4%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German48.8%(1,113)
Irish11.2%(255)
Polish10.4%(237)
French8.1%(185)
Arab3.9%(88)
Italian3.4%(78)
Norwegian3.1%(71)
English2.5%(57)
American2%(46)
Finnish1.7%(39)
Czech1.4%(33)
Slovene1.4%(31)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.4%(31)
Dutch1.1%(26)
Swiss0.8%(18)
Hungarian0.6%(14)
Scottish0.4%(8)
Lithuanian0.3%(6)
Serbian0.3%(6)
British0.2%(5)
Greek0.2%(5)
Ukrainian0.2%(5)
Austrian0.2%(4)
Canadian0.2%(4)
Croatian0.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

26.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
90.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
69.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.7%
US average: 73.3%
37.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
49.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
89.9%
US average: 91.9%
81.5%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.4%(468)
Married34.8%(336)
Widowed3.3%(32)
Divorced13.5%(130)
Women 15+
Never married35.2%(285)
Married41.7%(338)
Widowed10.1%(82)
Divorced13%(105)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
55.4%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
12.4%
US average: 13.7%
22.1%
US average: 17.6%
24.4%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
3.2%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
68.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
40.8%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)8.4%(13)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)25.3%(39)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era27.3%(42)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War17.5%(27)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 154 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schofield, Wisconsin?

Schofield, Wisconsin has about 2,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schofield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Schofield, Wisconsin earns about $53,092 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Schofield, Wisconsin?

About 26.4% 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 19.4% 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 258 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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