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Townsend

Wisconsin · 179 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Townsend has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,708. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $182,800. With a median age of 55.1, 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 55.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
179
+90%since 2019
from 94 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
365 / sq mi
+90%since 2019
from 191 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
−2%since 2019
from 56.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2365108151193201020202024Townsend
202437
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,708
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$32,232
−9%since 2019
from $35,463 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $175,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
14.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.7%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(5)
Diversity Score8.5%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+10%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Female
45.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Townsend, Wisconsin?

Townsend, Wisconsin has about 179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Townsend, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Townsend, Wisconsin earns about $57,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Townsend, Wisconsin expensive?

In Townsend, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $182,800.

How educated are people in Townsend, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% 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 16.4% of people in Townsend, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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