CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9608
Wisconsin · Portage County · 5,300 residents · 2.456 sq mi
Notable rankings
#105lowest low rent burden in WI15.8%#135lowest low rent in WI$774#181lowest low poverty in WI3.5%#189lowest short commute in WI17.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Portage County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 9608 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $234,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,300
−3%since 2020
from 5,440 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,158 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 2,215 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+7%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,262
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,588 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,898
+37%since 2020
from $30,513 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−1%since 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
Information11.8%
Other services8%
Public administration7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$234,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $200,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $664 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−12%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(4,745)
Black2.7%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian3.7%(203)
Other4.3%(234)
Diversity Score29.4%(1,597)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,704)
Black3.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino3%(159)
Asian3.2%(167)
Other1.9%(103)
Diversity Score26.1%(1,385)
Diversity Score
26
−11%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
+8%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,300 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $80,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $234,500, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 3.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Portage CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024