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Pepin County

Wisconsin · 7,318 residents · 232.008 sq mi
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Pepin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
7,318
+1%since 2000
from 7,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+19%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pepin County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,275
+76%since 2000
from $18,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(7,122)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(25)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(115)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,866)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(157)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other1.1%(78)
Diversity Score9.4%(689)
Segregation Score9.6%(702)
Diversity Score
9
+490%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pepin County, Wisconsin?

Pepin County, Wisconsin has about 7,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pepin County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Pepin County, Wisconsin earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pepin County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Pepin County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Pepin County, Wisconsin?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pepin County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pepin County, Wisconsin?

About 10.8% of people in Pepin County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pepin County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Pepin County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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