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Menomonie Micro

Menomonie, WI · 1 counties · 45,440 residents · 850.159 sq mi
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Menomonie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
45,440
+14%since 2000
from 39,858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+17%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K38K41K44K46K1990201020202024Menomonie
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,588
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,753 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,988
+65%since 2000
from $17,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(38,122)
Black0.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(335)
Asian2.1%(847)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(3,245)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(40,912)
Black0.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,035)
Asian3.2%(1,451)
Other2%(922)
Diversity Score20.1%(9,118)
Segregation Score20%(9,072)
Diversity Score
20
+146%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

MenomonieCENTRAL16,664
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1 component county

Dunn CountyCENTRAL46,223
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menomonie, WI?

Menomonie, WI has about 45,440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menomonie, WI?

The typical household in Menomonie, WI earns about $59,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menomonie, WI expensive?

In Menomonie, WI, the median home is worth about $172,500, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Menomonie, WI?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Menomonie, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menomonie, WI?

About 11.7% of people in Menomonie, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menomonie, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Menomonie, WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,531 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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