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Tomahawk

Wisconsin · 3,441 residents · 7.853 sq mi
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Tomahawk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,379. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 21% 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 $130,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
3,441
−9%since 2000
from 3,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+17%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tomahawk
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,379
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,986 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,582
+65%since 2000
from $17,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,190)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(80)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other3.3%(112)
Diversity Score15%(517)
Diversity Score
15
+312%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

Tomahawk, Wisconsin has about 3,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tomahawk, Wisconsin earns about $47,379 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 $130,500, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% 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 12.5% 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 113 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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