CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Star Prairie

Wisconsin · 494 residents · 2.143 sq mi

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Star Prairie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 26%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

494

−14%vs 2000

vs 574 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

231 / sq mi

−14%vs 2000

vs 268 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.4

−2%vs 2000

vs 32.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024674

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,125

−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $48,750 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,035

−33%vs 2000

vs $19,414 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.1%

+3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$62,100

−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $110,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$379

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $528 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.4%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.6% in 2000

27.6% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−3%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(560)

Black0.2%(1)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)

Asian2.1%(12)

Other0%

Diversity Score6%(34)

1990

White, non-Hispanic100%(494)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score0%(0)

Diversity Score

−100%vs 2000

vs 6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.6%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.6%

−9.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.3%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

28.5 min

+11%vs 2000

vs 25.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Prairie, Wisconsin?

Star Prairie, Wisconsin has about 494 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Star Prairie, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Star Prairie, Wisconsin earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star Prairie, Wisconsin expensive?

In Star Prairie, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Star Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Star Prairie, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% of people in Star Prairie, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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