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Wittenberg

Wisconsin · 1,177 residents · 1.812 sq mi
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Wittenberg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,926. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,177
+3%since 1990
from 1,145 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 632 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
−7%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8159141K1K1K1990201020202024Wittenberg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,926
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,695
+90%since 1990
from $9,300 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+32%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score6%(69)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,134)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(15)
Diversity Score
1
−78%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−43%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wittenberg, Wisconsin?

Wittenberg, Wisconsin has about 1,177 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wittenberg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wittenberg, Wisconsin earns about $29,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wittenberg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wittenberg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Wittenberg, Wisconsin?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wittenberg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wittenberg, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% of people in Wittenberg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wittenberg, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wittenberg, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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