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Slinger

Wisconsin · 5,992 residents · 5.492 sq mi
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Slinger is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,919. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,992
+54%since 2000
from 3,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Slinger
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(352)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(427)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.9%(534)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(421)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(263)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(692)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.2%(913)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(770)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(797)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.3%(560)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(216)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(47)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,919
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,348
+83%since 2000
from $21,450 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+11%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(5,461)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(209)
Asian0.9%(56)
Other0.2%(12)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(69)
Puerto Rican0.4%(20)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(27)
Korean0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German54.1%(2,974)
Irish12.9%(711)
Polish11.1%(610)
English4.9%(270)
Italian4.4%(244)
American3.6%(197)
French3.3%(184)
Welsh2.3%(124)
Swedish2.2%(119)
Dutch1.3%(70)
Romanian1.2%(64)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1%(56)
Norwegian1%(54)
Scottish0.8%(43)
Russian0.7%(39)
Finnish0.6%(34)
Danish0.5%(29)
Swiss0.5%(27)
Bulgarian0.4%(21)
Austrian0.3%(19)
Slovak0.3%(17)
Czech0.3%(15)
Serbian0.3%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+103%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33%(771)
Married58.7%(1,371)
Widowed1.9%(45)
Divorced6.4%(149)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(736)
Married44.9%(1,205)
Widowed8.2%(221)
Divorced19.4%(519)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slinger, Wisconsin?

Slinger, Wisconsin has about 5,992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slinger, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Slinger, Wisconsin earns about $73,919 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 $266,600, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Slinger, Wisconsin?

About 34.3% 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 1.7% 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 3,652 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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

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