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Westby

Wisconsin · 2,332 residents · 2.694 sq mi
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Westby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
2,332
+14%since 2000
from 2,045 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
866 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westby
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,988
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,340 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,662
+76%since 2000
from $16,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,201)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(45)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other1.6%(38)
Diversity Score10.7%(248)
Diversity Score
11
+318%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westby, Wisconsin?

Westby, Wisconsin has about 2,332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westby, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Westby, Wisconsin earns about $57,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westby, Wisconsin expensive?

In Westby, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Westby, Wisconsin?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westby, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westby, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of people in Westby, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westby, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Westby, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 466 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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