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Wabeno

Wisconsin · 575 residents · 2.388 sq mi
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Wabeno has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−5%vs 2011
vs 607 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 254 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+19%vs 2011
vs 35.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
175314453592731201020202024Wabeno
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,218
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $15,152 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.415 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $473 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−35.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.7%(83)
Diversity Score30.6%(186)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(73)
Diversity Score31.9%(183)
Diversity Score
32
+4%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 16.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Female
55.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

Wabeno, Wisconsin has about 575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wabeno, Wisconsin earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabeno, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wabeno, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wabeno, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

About 22.9% of people in Wabeno, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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