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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Croix County

Wisconsin · 63,155 residents · 722.158 sq mi
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St. Croix County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,930. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $141,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63,155
+26%since 1990
from 50,251 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 70 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K59K73K87K101K1990201020202024St. Croix County
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,930
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,937
+61%since 1990
from $14,912 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $429 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(49,830)
Black0.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(145)
Asian0.4%(196)
Diversity Score2.8%(1,401)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(61,525)
Black0.3%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(483)
Asian0.6%(386)
Diversity Score4.1%(2,607)
Diversity Score
4
+48%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 27.0 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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Compare St. Croix County to nearby counties

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Income$92,109+68%
Home value$333,700+135%
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ST. CROIX COUNTY VS
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Home value$422,000+198%
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ST. CROIX COUNTY VS
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Home value$243,200+72%
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Home value$271,900+92%
Population45,803−53%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

St. Croix County, Wisconsin has about 63,155 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in St. Croix County, Wisconsin earns about $54,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Croix County, Wisconsin expensive?

In St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Croix County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Croix County, Wisconsin?

About 4.0% of people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Croix County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Croix County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,904 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 1210Census Tract 1204.01Census Tract 1209.05Census Tract 1205.02Census Tract 1205.01Census Tract 1202.01Census Tract 1203Census Tract 1206.02Census Tract 1202.02Census Tract 1208.02Census Tract 1209.01Census Tract 1207Census Tract 1209.04Census Tract 1204.02Census Tract 1209.06Census Tract 1208.01Census Tract 1206.01Census Tract 1201
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 54016ZIP 54017ZIP 54025ZIP 54002ZIP 54023ZIP 54015ZIP 54013ZIP 54028ZIP 54082ZIP 54007ZIP 54027
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