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Zoar

Wisconsin · 89 residents · 8.549 sq mi
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Zoar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,964. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−28%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+159%since 2000
from 20.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
24961692413132000201020202024Zoar
202489
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,964
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,465
+160%since 2000
from $7,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
−40%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.8%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other52.8%(47)
Diversity Score62.3%(55)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
+44.9 ptssince 2017
from 24.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zoar, Wisconsin?

Zoar, Wisconsin has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zoar, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Zoar, Wisconsin earns about $61,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Zoar, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Zoar, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zoar, Wisconsin?

About 0.0% of people in Zoar, 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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