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Spooner

Wisconsin · 2,682 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 $28,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,682
+1%since 2000
from 2,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
665 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+2%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,713
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,768 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,171
+11%since 2000
from $16,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,536)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(109)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,528)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other1.3%(34)
Diversity Score8.8%(235)
Diversity Score
9
+113%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
13.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
60.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spooner, Wisconsin?

Spooner, Wisconsin has about 2,682 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spooner, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Spooner, Wisconsin earns about $28,713 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 $96,200, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Spooner, Wisconsin?

About 18.3% 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 24.1% 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 218 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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