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Stanley

Wisconsin · 3,804 residents · 4.294 sq mi
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Stanley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,442. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,906 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
3,804
+100%since 2000
from 1,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
886 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−6%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Stanley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,442
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,014
−23%since 2000
from $19,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,858)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(2,845)
Black15.3%(583)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(170)
Asian1.1%(42)
Other6.5%(248)
Diversity Score54.5%(2,073)
Diversity Score
55
+1130%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
26.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Wisconsin?

Stanley, Wisconsin has about 3,804 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanley, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Stanley, Wisconsin earns about $46,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanley, Wisconsin expensive?

In Stanley, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Stanley, Wisconsin?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of people in Stanley, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,793 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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