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Theresa

Wisconsin · 1,255 residents · 0.738 sq mi
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Theresa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $130,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,255
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,701 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+25%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058891K1K1K1990201020202024Theresa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,724
+66%since 2000
from $17,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,216)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,179)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score11.8%(148)
Diversity Score
12
+130%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Theresa, Wisconsin?

Theresa, Wisconsin has about 1,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Theresa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Theresa, Wisconsin earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Theresa, Wisconsin expensive?

In Theresa, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Theresa, Wisconsin?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Theresa, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Theresa, Wisconsin?

About 7.4% of people in Theresa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Theresa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Theresa, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 489 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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