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Wabeno

Wisconsin · 453 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 $28,750. Population has grown 43% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
453
+43%since 2019
from 316 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
+43%since 2019
from 132 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
−11%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
175314453592731201020202024Wabeno
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,148 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,919
−8%since 2019
from $21,597 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $413 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(29)
Diversity Score29.8%(94)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(44)
Diversity Score25.9%(117)
Diversity Score
26
−13%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−8%since 2019
from 18.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
43.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

Wabeno, Wisconsin has about 453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wabeno, Wisconsin earns about $28,750 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 $76,300, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Wabeno, Wisconsin?

About 2.8% 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 40.8% of people in Wabeno, 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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