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Slinger

Wisconsin · 6,495 residents (2025 est.) · 5.492 sq mi
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Slinger is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,404. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $367,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,307
+62%since 2000
from 3,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+19%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,495 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Slinger
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,404
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,684
+132%since 2000
from $21,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−5%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,790)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(54)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(177)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(5,964)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(219)
Asian1%(61)
Other1%(63)
Diversity Score13.1%(823)
Diversity Score
13
+188%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+122%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slinger, Wisconsin?

Slinger, Wisconsin has about 6,307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slinger, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Slinger, Wisconsin earns about $101,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slinger, Wisconsin expensive?

In Slinger, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $367,000, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Slinger, Wisconsin?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Slinger, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slinger, Wisconsin?

About 2.9% of people in Slinger, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slinger, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Slinger, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,967 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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