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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tomahawk

Wisconsin · 3,328 residents · 7.853 sq mi
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Tomahawk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,384. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $42,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,328
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,384
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,986 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,664
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,277 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$287
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $425 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,674)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(137)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.8%(27)
Diversity Score3.3%(109)
Diversity Score
3
−10%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

Tomahawk, Wisconsin has about 3,328 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tomahawk, Wisconsin earns about $24,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tomahawk, Wisconsin expensive?

In Tomahawk, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $287 a month.

How educated are people in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tomahawk, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 11.9% of people in Tomahawk, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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