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Townsend

Wisconsin · 37 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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With 37 people, Townsend is a city in Wisconsin. The median age is 70.2, about 31 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The population has fallen 60% since 2023. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

37
−60%since 2023
from 93 in 2023
2010 – 2024
75 / sq mi
−60%since 2023
from 189 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
70.2
+26%since 2023
from 55.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.49 sq mi
Population, 20102024
2365108151193201020202024Townsend
202437
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.1%(3)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.8%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7451.4%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.2%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,146
−17%since 2023
from $29,102 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.454
+57%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$158,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
87.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.31 people
+5%since 2023
from 2.21 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
56.3%
+27.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German35.1%(13)
Polish35.1%(13)
Irish21.6%(8)
Belgian18.9%(7)
Italian13.5%(5)
English8.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
25.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
43.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
31.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
37.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
91.9%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.8%(3)
Married68.4%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.8%(3)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married31.3%(5)
Widowed37.5%(6)
Divorced31.3%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
32.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
62.2%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
32.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
62.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Townsend, Wisconsin?

Townsend, Wisconsin has about 37 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Townsend, Wisconsin expensive?

In Townsend, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $158,300.

How educated are people in Townsend, Wisconsin?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Townsend, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Townsend, Wisconsin?

About 16.2% of people in Townsend, 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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