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Soldiers Grove

Wisconsin · 552 residents · 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 $39,375. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
552
−15%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+13%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4895345796236681990201020202024Soldiers Grove
2024579
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,718
+36%since 2000
from $13,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+66%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(515)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score11.5%(63)
Diversity Score
11
+893%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin?

Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin has about 552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin earns about $39,375 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin?

About 15.7% 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 26.8% of people in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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