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St. Francis

Wisconsin · 9,161 residents · 2.558 sq mi
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St. Francis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,599. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
9,161
+6%since 2000
from 8,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,581 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024St. Francis
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,599
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,721 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,003
+65%since 2000
from $21,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+26%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,914)
Black0.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(392)
Asian1.1%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(1,365)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(7,050)
Black3.4%(312)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,144)
Asian1.9%(176)
Other1.6%(144)
Diversity Score42.9%(3,931)
Diversity Score
43
+172%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+111%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Francis, Wisconsin?

St. Francis, Wisconsin has about 9,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Francis, Wisconsin earns about $48,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Francis, Wisconsin expensive?

In St. Francis, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $159,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in St. Francis, Wisconsin?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Francis, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Francis, Wisconsin?

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

Has St. Francis, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Francis, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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