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Tigerton

Wisconsin · 708 residents (2025 est.) · 1.824 sq mi
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Tigerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,311. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
Unchangedsince 2000
from 764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:708 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5276357438519591990201020202024Tigerton
2024762
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,311
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,278 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,145
+91%since 2000
from $14,707 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−23%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(736)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(64)
Asian8.1%(62)
Other9.4%(72)
Diversity Score53.7%(409)
Diversity Score
54
+1520%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

Tigerton, Wisconsin has about 762 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tigerton, Wisconsin earns about $59,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tigerton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Tigerton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tigerton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

About 8.3% of people in Tigerton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tigerton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Tigerton, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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