CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9602
Wisconsin · Rusk County · 1,961 residents · 258.842 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest commute in WI36.1 min#17lowest low density in WI#1559 US7.58/sq mi#58lowest low rent burden in WI11.9%#168highest old in WI50.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Rusk County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 9602 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $183,900. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% more than the Rusk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
1,961
+3%since 2020
from 1,912 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 7 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
−6%since 2020
from 54.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,409
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,346 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,261
+19%since 2020
from $28,776 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−13%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
Wholesale trade17%
Information10.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3%
Other services2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Public administration1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $738 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
36.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,834)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(36)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.9%(37)
Diversity Score9.9%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,858)
Black1.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.5%(50)
Diversity Score12.7%(248)
Diversity Score
13
+28%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.1 min
+26%since 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
46.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 1,961 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 $75,409 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 $183,900, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.6% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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