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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Price County

Wisconsin · 15,822 residents · 1,254.057 sq mi
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Price County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,249. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,822
+1%since 1990
from 15,600 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+13%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,249
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,837
+69%since 1990
from $10,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.1
+13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(15,508)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(42)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score2.1%(332)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(15,462)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(116)
Asian0.3%(47)
Diversity Score2.8%(449)
3
+33%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−41%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Price County, Wisconsin?

Price County, Wisconsin has about 15,822 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Price County, Wisconsin earns about $35,249 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Price County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Price County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Price County, Wisconsin?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Price County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Price County, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Price County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Price County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Price County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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