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St. Croix Falls

Wisconsin · 2,208 residents · 4.987 sq mi
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St. Croix Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,208
+9%since 2000
from 2,033 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024St. Croix Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,431
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,350 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,389
+51%since 2000
from $21,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,987)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,058)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(43)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other1.1%(25)
Diversity Score10.9%(241)
Diversity Score
11
+197%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin?

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin has about 2,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin?

The typical household in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin earns about $47,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $164,000, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin?

About 13.6% of people in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 568 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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