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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tigerton

Wisconsin · 764 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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Tigerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,278. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
764
−8%since 1990
from 827 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.5
+16%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5276357438519591990201020202024Tigerton
2024762
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.5%(42)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.2%(63)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.6%(35)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(52)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.5%(34)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(103)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.7%(112)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.9%(91)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649%(69)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748%(61)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 849.9%(76)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.4%(26)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,278
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,798 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,707
+54%since 1990
from $9,562 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$324
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
40.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tigerton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(803)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.2%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(736)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(54)
Colombian1.3%(10)
Asian origin
Laotian8.1%(62)
Ancestry
German40.8%(311)
Norwegian7.5%(57)
Polish7.5%(57)
Danish6.4%(49)
Irish5.1%(39)
Swedish3.7%(28)
English3.1%(24)
French2.8%(21)
Dutch2.2%(17)
Italian1.7%(13)
American1.3%(10)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.7%(5)
Czech0.5%(4)
Brazilian0.4%(3)
Russian0.4%(3)
Finnish0.3%(2)
Swiss0.3%(2)
Greek0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Laotian population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−47%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.9%(70)
Married58.4%(164)
Widowed5%(14)
Divorced11.7%(33)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(84)
Married46.5%(155)
Widowed20.1%(67)
Divorced8.1%(27)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

Tigerton, Wisconsin has about 764 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tigerton, Wisconsin earns about $25,278 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 $50,900, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

About 8.3% 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 15.6% 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 63 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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