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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spooner

Wisconsin · 2,653 residents · 4.034 sq mi
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Spooner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,768. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,653
+8%since 1990
from 2,464 in 1990
1990 – 2025
658 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 611 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+3%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Spooner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,768
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,390
+62%since 1990
from $10,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$423
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
60.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
39.7% rent
2.5
−4%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,350)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.8%(19)
Diversity Score13.3%(328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,536)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score4.1%(109)
4
−69%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spooner, Wisconsin?

Spooner, Wisconsin has about 2,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spooner, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Spooner, Wisconsin earns about $27,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spooner, Wisconsin expensive?

In Spooner, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Spooner, Wisconsin?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spooner, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spooner, Wisconsin?

About 11.9% of people in Spooner, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spooner, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Spooner, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 189 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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