Census Bureau data for Nekoosa city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Nekoosa city
- What is the median household income in Nekoosa city?
- The median household income in Nekoosa city is $43,026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Nekoosa city?
- The poverty rate in Nekoosa city is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Nekoosa city?
- $112,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Nekoosa city?
- The median gross rent in Nekoosa city is $660 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Nekoosa city residents have a college degree?
- 8.0% of adults in Nekoosa city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,439
Median Income
$43,026
Median Home Value
$112,900
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.7%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-11,050 (-20.4%)
Home Value:
+$28,000 (+33%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.0 pp (+166.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.2 pp (-39.4%)
Unemployment:
+2.0 pp (+54.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,439
Median Age
43.0
Female
49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.6%
Black 0.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Other 4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,026
±$12,289
-$32,644 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$61,243
Median Family Income
$68,043
Poverty Rate
17.6%
+11.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
34.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
35.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
14.7%
$25–35k
20.2%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,101
Owner-Occupied
67.8%
Renter-Occupied
32.2%
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Median Home Value
$112,900
-$134,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$660
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
28.4%
$100–200k
41.3%
$200–300k
4.1%
$300–500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.2%
$500–1k
72.0%
$1–1.5k
11.6%
$1.5–2k
7.9%
$2.5–3.5k
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
40.9%
3+
17.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.9%
Single-fam. att.
4.0%
2–4 units
2.0%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
3.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.0%
1940–1969
11.9%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
6.8%
2010+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.0%
-24.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.2%
Some College / Associate
20.9%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
+2.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.8%
Self-Employed
8.1%
Government Workers
10.3%
Private For-Profit
81.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.1%
Edu/Health
16.5%
Transportation
12.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.6%
Retail
6.7%
Public Admin
6.3%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Finance
3.2%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale
2.6%
Agriculture
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Production
30.7%
Food Prep
28.7%
Management
17.8%
Sales
15.5%
Construction
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.3 min
Drove Alone
75.2%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
8.8%
Walked
3.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,032
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
10.3%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
9.6%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
3.3%
75–84
9.9%
85+
9.3%
Under 18: 25.2%
Working age (18–64): 74.8%
65 and over: 23.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.8%
Naturalized Citizen
47.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
63.6%
Latin America
31.8%
Africa
4.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.8%
With a Disability
23.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.7%
Uninsured
3.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.0%
Has a Computer
87.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023