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Sullivan

Wisconsin · 651 residents · 1.133 sq mi
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Sullivan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,341. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $191,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
651
−5%since 2000
from 688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+22%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3795066347618891990201020202024Sullivan
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,341
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,715
+13%since 2000
from $24,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−5%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(681)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(611)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(17)
Diversity Score12.9%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+785%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan, Wisconsin?

Sullivan, Wisconsin has about 651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sullivan, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sullivan, Wisconsin earns about $65,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sullivan, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $191,800, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan, Wisconsin?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan, Wisconsin?

About 7.5% of people in Sullivan, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 230 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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