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Star Prairie

Wisconsin · 561 residents · 2.143 sq mi
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Star Prairie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
561
−2%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+12%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635576527468411990201020202024Star Prairie
2024674
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,429
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,611
+32%since 2000
from $19,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(535)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(35)
Diversity Score
6
+5%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−6%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Prairie, Wisconsin?

Star Prairie, Wisconsin has about 561 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Prairie, Wisconsin earns about $56,429 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 $164,400, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Star Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 10.2% 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 6.4% of people in Star Prairie, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Star Prairie, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Star Prairie, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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