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Soldiers Grove

Wisconsin · 549 residents (2025 est.) · 3.646 sq mi
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Soldiers Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,438. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $158,300. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−11%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+2%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:549 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4895345796236681990201020202024Soldiers Grove
2024579
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,438
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,078 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,889
+73%since 2000
from $13,779 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−22%since 2010
from 0.502 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+131%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(509)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(14)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other6.6%(38)
Diversity Score27.7%(161)
Diversity Score
28
+2303%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2012
from 32.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin?

Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin has about 579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin earns about $48,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin expensive?

In Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin?

About 25.4% of people in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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