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Tigerton

Wisconsin · 708 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 $49,118. Population has declined 7% 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 $83,000. With a median age of 45.6, 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 45.6
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
708
−7%since 2000
from 764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+15%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5276357438519591990201020202024Tigerton
2024762
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,118
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,797
+89%since 2000
from $14,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.4%(17)
Diversity Score11.8%(84)
Diversity Score
12
+257%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

Tigerton, Wisconsin has about 708 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tigerton, Wisconsin earns about $49,118 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Tigerton, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% 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 10.5% 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 119 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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