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Sun Prairie

Wisconsin · 35,967 residents · 13.094 sq mi
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Sun Prairie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,566. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $249,400. Households here earn about 26% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
35,967
+77%since 2000
from 20,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,747 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 1,556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K20K26K33K40K1990201020202024Sun Prairie
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,566
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,345 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,272
+60%since 2000
from $23,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(18,571)
Black3.1%(623)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(555)
Asian1.3%(273)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(3,508)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(26,369)
Black7.3%(2,609)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,192)
Asian7.6%(2,717)
Other4.6%(1,640)
Diversity Score54%(19,418)
Diversity Score
54
+214%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has about 35,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin earns about $79,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Prairie, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $249,400, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?

About 6.5% of people in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun Prairie, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,634 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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

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