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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tomahawk

Wisconsin · 3,770 residents · 7.853 sq mi
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Tomahawk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,986. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,770
+13%since 1990
from 3,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+5%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,986
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,384 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,277
+48%since 1990
from $11,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score3.3%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,674)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.7%(25)
Diversity Score3.6%(137)
Diversity Score
4
+12%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.7 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

Tomahawk, Wisconsin has about 3,770 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tomahawk, Wisconsin earns about $33,986 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 17.4% 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 7.9% of people in Tomahawk, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tomahawk, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Tomahawk, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 442 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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