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Wild Rose

Wisconsin · 725 residents · 1.454 sq mi
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Wild Rose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
725
−5%since 2000
from 765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+14%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6137037938829721990201020202024Wild Rose
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,500
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,217
−4%since 2000
from $18,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+82%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(737)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(61)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(35)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score14.7%(106)
Diversity Score
15
+84%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wild Rose, Wisconsin?

Wild Rose, Wisconsin has about 725 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wild Rose, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wild Rose, Wisconsin earns about $25,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wild Rose, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wild Rose, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Wild Rose, Wisconsin?

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

What is the poverty rate in Wild Rose, Wisconsin?

About 20.1% of people in Wild Rose, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wild Rose, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wild Rose, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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