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Woodruff

Wisconsin · 891 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Woodruff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,625. Population has grown 19% since 2019. Median home value is $176,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
891
+19%since 2019
from 746 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
630 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 527 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
−1%since 2019
from 50.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5086337588831K201020202024Woodruff
2024580
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,625
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,261 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,316
−25%since 2019
from $41,894 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $149,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $616 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
50.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−13%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(40)
Diversity Score23.5%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(778)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(25)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other4.4%(39)
Diversity Score19.5%(174)
Diversity Score
19
−17%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−12%since 2019
from 11.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodruff, Wisconsin?

Woodruff, Wisconsin has about 891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodruff, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Woodruff, Wisconsin earns about $43,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodruff, Wisconsin expensive?

In Woodruff, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $176,400, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Woodruff, Wisconsin?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodruff, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodruff, Wisconsin?

About 7.9% of people in Woodruff, 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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