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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin · 18,260 residents · 13.894 sq mi
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Wisconsin Rapids has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,260
−1%vs 2000
vs 18,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,314 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,759
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,956 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,106
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,723 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$354
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $466 in 2000
US average: $450
64.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(17,195)
Black0.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(242)
Asian3.5%(638)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(2,301)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,853)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(119)
Asian1.1%(199)
Other1.1%(194)
Diversity Score7%(1,282)
7
−44%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has about 18,260 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin earns about $25,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of people in Wisconsin Rapids, 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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