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Slinger

Wisconsin · 5,068 residents · 5.492 sq mi
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Slinger is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,031. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $208,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,068
+30%since 2000
from 3,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Slinger
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,031
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,233
+41%since 2000
from $21,450 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,835)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(116)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(415)
Diversity Score
8
+81%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slinger, Wisconsin?

Slinger, Wisconsin has about 5,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slinger, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Slinger, Wisconsin earns about $58,031 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 $208,900, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Slinger, Wisconsin?

About 28.5% 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 3.6% 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 2,728 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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