Medford, WI

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Medford Overview

4,317
TOTAL POPULATION
2,196
MALE POPULATION
2,121
FEMALE POPULATION
103.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,563
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,064
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,107
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,222
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Medford Zip Codes

Medford Area Codes

Race in Medford

The most populous races in Medford are White / Caucasian (4,033 | 93.4%), Two or more Races (205 | 4.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (94 | 2.2%).
Race in Medford
Race# Population% Population
Asian190.4%
Black / African American50.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino942.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,03393.4%
Two or more Races2054.8%
Some other Race551.3%
Total4,317100.0%

Ancestry in Medford

The most populous ancestries reported in Medford are German (1,983 | 45.9%), Norwegian (646 | 15.0%), Polish (462 | 10.7%), Irish (294 | 6.8%), and French (121 | 2.8%), together accounting for 81.2% of all Medford residents.
Ancestry in Medford
Ancestry# Population% Population
American721.7%
Bhutanese350.8%
Blackfeet30.1%
Burmese190.4%
Canadian70.2%
Cherokee170.4%
Chippewa60.1%
Czech390.9%
Czechoslovakian20.1%
Danish260.6%
Dutch130.3%
Eastern European80.2%
English1202.8%
European761.8%
Finnish531.2%
French1212.8%
French Canadian200.5%
German1,98345.9%
Greek40.1%
Hungarian120.3%
Irish2946.8%
Italian250.6%
Mexican942.2%
Norwegian64615.0%
Pennsylvania German30.1%
Polish46210.7%
Romanian561.3%
Russian320.7%
Scandinavian390.9%
Scotch-Irish471.1%
Scottish140.3%
Slovak20.1%
Swedish831.9%
Swiss270.6%
Welsh130.3%
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Immigrants in Medford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Medford came from Central America (45 | 1.0%), Latin America (45 | 1.0%), Mexico (36 | 0.8%), Asia (19 | 0.4%), and Eastern Asia (19 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Medford residents.
Immigrants in Medford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.4%
Central America451.0%
Costa Rica90.2%
Eastern Asia190.4%
Korea190.4%
Latin America451.0%
Mexico360.8%
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Sex and Age in Medford

Sex and Age in Medford

The most populous age groups in Medford are 40 to 44 Years (248 | 11.3%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (225 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (1.5%)104 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years169 (7.7%)79 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years151 (6.9%)163 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years201 (9.1%)205 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Years116 (5.3%)86 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years164 (7.5%)74 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years99 (4.5%)88 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years122 (5.6%)19 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Years248 (11.3%)225 (10.6%)
45 to 49 Years57 (2.6%)98 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years82 (3.7%)122 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years126 (5.7%)216 (10.2%)
60 to 64 Years155 (7.1%)170 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years221 (10.1%)110 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years6 (0.3%)75 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years112 (5.1%)95 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years68 (3.1%)54 (2.5%)
85 Years and over65 (3.0%)138 (6.5%)
Total2,196 (100.0%)2,121 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Medford

Median Family Size in Medford

The median family size in Medford is 2.94 persons per family, with single male/father families (58 | 5.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (743 | 68.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Medford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple743 (68.8%)2.84
Single Male/Father58 (5.4%)3.50
Single Female/Mother279 (25.8%)3.09
Total Families1,080 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Medford

The median household size in Medford is 2.33 persons per household, with single male/father households (58 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (724 | 40.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Medford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple743 (41.2%)2.84
Single Male/Father58 (3.2%)3.50
Single Female/Mother279 (15.5%)3.50
Non-family724 (40.1%)1.27
Total Households1,804 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Medford

Out of a total of 1,804 households in Medford, 1,080 (59.9%) are family households, while 724 (40.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 542, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 591.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Medford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-591 (32.8%)
2-Person Households542 (30.0%)88 (4.9%)
3-Person Households209 (11.6%)25 (1.4%)
4-Person Households213 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households103 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)20 (1.1%)
Total1,080 (59.9%)724 (40.1%)

Female Fertility in Medford

Fertility by Age in Medford

Average fertility rate in Medford is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 145.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Medford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years36 (92.3%)145.0
35 to 50 years3 (7.7%)8.0
Total39 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Medford

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Medford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Medford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Medford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma15 (38.5%)56.0
College or Associate's Degree21 (53.8%)94.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (7.7%)188.0
Total39 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Medford

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Medford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Medford

Income Overview in Medford

Per Capita Income in Medford is $31,563, while median incomes of families and households are $70,064 and $54,107 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,317$31,563
Median Family Income1,080$70,064
Mean Family Income1,080$85,944
Median Household Income1,804$54,107
Mean Household Income1,804$72,301
Income Deficit1,080$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,3172.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,31797.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,3170.44

Earnings by Sex in Medford

Average Earnings in Medford are $38,521, $39,063 for men and $38,004 for women, a difference of 2.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Medford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,262 (55.2%)$39,063
Female1,023 (44.8%)$38,004
Total2,285 (100.0%)$38,521

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Medford

The most common earnings brackets in Medford are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (204 | 16.2%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (173 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Medford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45 (3.6%)28 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99932 (2.5%)37 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49974 (5.9%)20 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (0.6%)28 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (2.1%)103 (10.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.2%)34 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (1.7%)38 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49915 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99944 (3.5%)13 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (1.0%)22 (2.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999204 (16.2%)151 (14.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999169 (13.4%)80 (7.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999107 (8.5%)44 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99993 (7.4%)173 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999101 (8.0%)37 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999107 (8.5%)43 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99934 (2.7%)17 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99996 (7.6%)51 (5.0%)
$100,000+69 (5.5%)93 (9.1%)
Total1,262 (100.0%)1,023 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Medford

Average earnings in Medford are $43,686 for men and $41,250 for women, a difference of 5.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,833, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,088. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,708, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $36,827.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Medford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,438$0
High School Diploma$38,088$36,827
College or Associate's Degree$46,625$46,759
Bachelor's Degree$75,833$45,900
Graduate Degree$63,971$77,708
Total$43,686$41,250

Family Income in Medford

Family Income Brackets in Medford

According to the Medford family income data, there are 278 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Medford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999232.1%
$15,000 to $24,999363.3%
$25,000 to $34,999696.4%
$35,000 to $49,99918316.9%
$50,000 to $74,99927825.7%
$75,000 to $99,99918316.9%
$100,000 to $149,99920118.6%
$150,000 to $199,999565.2%
$200,000+524.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Medford

3-person families (218 | 20.2%) account for the highest median family income in Medford with $93,958 per family, while 3-person families (218 | 20.2%) have the highest median income of $31,319 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Medford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families595 (55.1%)$61,893
3-Person Families218 (20.2%)$93,958
4-Person Families159 (14.7%)$53,516
5-Person Families95 (8.8%)$70,917
6-Person Families13 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,080 (100.0%)$70,064

Family Income by Number of Earners in Medford

The median family income in Medford is $70,064, with families comprising 3+ earners (74) having the highest median family income of $113,750, while families with no earners (224) have the lowest median family income of $41,682, accounting for 6.9% and 20.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Medford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners224 (20.7%)$41,682
1 Earner275 (25.5%)$46,901
2 Earners507 (46.9%)$87,240
3+ Earners74 (6.9%)$113,750
Total1,080 (100.0%)$70,064

Household Income in Medford

Household Income Brackets in Medford

With 361 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Medford, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 51 households (2.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Medford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000512.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991578.7%
$15,000 to $24,99918010.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991709.4%
$35,000 to $49,99924713.7%
$50,000 to $74,99936120.0%
$75,000 to $99,99926214.5%
$100,000 to $149,99918210.1%
$150,000 to $199,999693.8%
$200,000+1246.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Medford

The median household income in Medford is $54,107, with the highest median household income of $70,833 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 674 households (37.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,341, with 537 households (29.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Medford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years108 (6.0%)$48,333
25 to 44 Years485 (26.9%)$63,015
45 to 64 Years674 (37.4%)$70,833
65+ Years537 (29.8%)$40,341
Total1,804 (100.0%)$54,107

Poverty in Medford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford

With 6.0% poverty level for males and 9.1% for females among the residents of Medford, 65 to 74 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 55 males (25.1%) and 64 females (31.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)64 (31.4%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (7.0%)8 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years35 (12.7%)71 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years55 (25.1%)1 (0.6%)
75 Years and over14 (5.9%)33 (13.4%)
Total129 (6.0%)186 (9.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford

According to the poverty statistics in Medford, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years184 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years136 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)
15 Years36 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years55 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years224 (100.0%)140 (68.6%)
25 to 34 Years252 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years333 (93.0%)229 (96.6%)
45 to 54 Years139 (100.0%)211 (95.9%)
55 to 64 Years241 (87.3%)300 (80.9%)
65 to 74 Years164 (74.9%)179 (99.4%)
75 Years and over225 (94.1%)214 (86.6%)
Total2,023 (94.0%)1,866 (90.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Medford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Medford show that 1.8% or 13 of the total 743 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.5%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Medford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children515 (97.5%)13 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total730 (98.3%)13 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Medford

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Medford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)23 (17.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)23 (8.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Medford

The poverty data for Medford shows that 13 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 23 of the single-parent households (6.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (2.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (15.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Medford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (2.5%)23 (15.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (1.8%)23 (6.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Medford

Employment by Class of Employer in Medford

Among the 2,094 employed individuals in Medford, private company employees (1,525 | 72.8%), not-for-profit organizations (226 | 10.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (187 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Medford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,52572.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)412.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1878.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations22610.8%
Local Government Employees1024.9%
State Government Employees130.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,094100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Medford

According to the labor force statistics for Medford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,533), 62.9% or 2,222 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 100 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.0% or 200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Medford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years197 (61.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years200 (99.0%)24 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Years233 (97.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years122 (65.2%)15 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years532 (86.6%)35 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years329 (91.6%)11 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years298 (87.1%)15 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years189 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years109 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,222 (62.9%)100 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Medford

According to labor force statistics for Medford, 82.5% of individuals (1,704) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,065) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 77 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 92.0% or 624 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 40.0% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Medford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School135 (71.1%)76 (40.0%)
High School Diploma584 (75.3%)29 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree624 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher360 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,704 (82.5%)93 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Medford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Medford are Management (211 | 9.9%), Community & Social Service (172 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (121 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (115 | 5.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Medford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Medford, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Business & Financial (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (85.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (63.5%), and Community & Social Service (59.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management87 (41.2%)124 (58.8%)
Business & Financial27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science46 (64.8%)25 (35.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (75.0%)12 (25.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Community & Social Service 69 (40.1%)103 (59.9%)
Education, Arts & Media35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (14.9%)103 (85.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating42 (36.5%)73 (63.5%)
Health Technologists25 (71.4%)10 (28.6%)
Total (Category)271 (44.8%)334 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)1,192 (56.1%)931 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Medford are Food Preparation & Serving (202 | 9.5%), Personal Care & Service (97 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (74 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (15 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Medford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Medford, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Security & Protection15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving87 (43.1%)115 (56.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31 (42.5%)42 (57.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Total (Category)133 (28.8%)328 (71.2%)
Total (Overall)1,192 (56.1%)931 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Medford are Office & Administration (161 | 7.6%), and Sales & Related (140 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Medford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related113 (80.7%)27 (19.3%)
Office & Administration51 (31.7%)110 (68.3%)
Total (Category)164 (54.5%)137 (45.5%)
Total (Overall)1,192 (56.1%)931 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Medford are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (71 | 3.3%), Construction & Extraction (66 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Medford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,192 (56.1%)931 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Medford are Production (357 | 16.8%), Material Moving (149 | 7.0%), and Transportation (96 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Medford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Medford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production247 (69.2%)110 (30.8%)
Transportation96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving127 (85.2%)22 (14.8%)
Total (Category)470 (78.1%)132 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)1,192 (56.1%)931 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Medford

Employment Industries in Medford

The major employment industries in Medford include Manufacturing (582 | 27.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (369 | 17.4%), Retail Trade (275 | 13.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (217 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (157 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Medford

Employment Industries by Sex in Medford

The Medford industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Educational Services (93.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (82.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Medford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction84 (61.3%)53 (38.7%)
Manufacturing447 (76.8%)135 (23.2%)
Wholesale Trade11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Retail Trade227 (82.6%)48 (17.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services10 (6.4%)147 (93.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance66 (17.9%)303 (82.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services82 (37.8%)135 (62.2%)
Public Administration23 (42.6%)31 (57.4%)
Total1,192 (56.1%)931 (43.9%)

Education in Medford

School Enrollment in Medford

The most common levels of schooling among the 965 students in Medford are high school (324 | 33.6%), middle school (256 | 26.5%), and elementary school (223 | 23.1%).
School Enrollment in Medford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool424.3%
Kindergarten252.6%
Elementary School22323.1%
Middle School25626.5%
High School32433.6%
College / Undergraduate828.5%
Graduate / Professional131.3%
Total965100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Medford

Out of a total of 965 students who are enrolled in schools in Medford, 33 (3.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 932 (96.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (43.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Medford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old213 (91.4%)20 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (56.7%)13 (43.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total932 (96.6%)33 (3.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Medford

Education (166 | 27.6%), business (123 | 20.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (89 | 14.8%), social sciences (76 | 12.6%), and arts & humanities (33 | 5.5%) are the most common fields of study among 602 individuals in Medford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Medford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics101.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8914.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology305.0%
Social Sciences7612.6%
Engineering132.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology315.1%
Business12320.4%
Education16627.6%
Literature & Languages122.0%
Liberal Arts & History101.7%
Visual & Performing Arts91.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities335.5%
Total602100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Medford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Medford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Medford are males with 2 vehicles (450, accounting for 38.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (317, making up 49.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Medford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle23 (1.9%)88 (9.6%)
1 Vehicle295 (25.1%)154 (16.8%)
2 Vehicles450 (38.2%)317 (34.6%)
3 Vehicles317 (26.9%)284 (31.0%)
4 Vehicles46 (3.9%)62 (6.8%)
5 or more Vehicles46 (3.9%)12 (1.3%)
Total1,177 (100.0%)917 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Medford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Medford are 5 to 9 minutes (778 commuters, 41.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (281 commuters, 14.9%), and less than 5 minutes (278 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Medford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27814.7%
5 to 9 Minutes77841.3%
10 to 14 Minutes28114.9%
15 to 19 Minutes281.5%
20 to 24 Minutes21011.1%
25 to 29 Minutes130.7%
30 to 34 Minutes452.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes261.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1487.9%
60 to 89 Minutes552.9%
90 or more Minutes231.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Medford

The most common commute times in Medford are 5 to 9 minutes (469 commuters, 40.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (309 commuters, 42.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Medford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes136 (11.8%)142 (19.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes469 (40.6%)309 (42.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes175 (15.1%)106 (14.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (1.7%)9 (1.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes171 (14.8%)39 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes18 (1.6%)27 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes26 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes50 (4.3%)98 (13.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes55 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes23 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Medford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Medford are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (210, 18.2%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (130, 17.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Medford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM210 (18.2%)42 (5.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM97 (8.4%)13 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM72 (6.2%)3 (0.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM129 (11.2%)59 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM90 (7.8%)88 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM47 (4.1%)117 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM138 (11.9%)90 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM51 (4.4%)13 (1.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16 (1.4%)48 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM47 (4.1%)93 (12.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (1.4%)20 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM143 (12.4%)130 (17.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM99 (8.6%)14 (1.9%)
Total1,155 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Medford

Occupancy by Ownership in Medford

Of the total 1,804 dwellings in Medford, owner-occupied units account for 1,004 (55.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 800 (44.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Medford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,00455.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units80044.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,804100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Medford

Occupancy by Household Size in Medford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household59132.8%
2-Person Household63034.9%
3-Person Household23413.0%
4+ Person Household34919.4%
Total Housing Units1,804100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Medford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Medford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household201 (34.0%)390 (66.0%)
2-Person Household361 (57.3%)269 (42.7%)
3-Person Household166 (70.9%)68 (29.1%)
4+ Person Household276 (79.1%)73 (20.9%)
Total Housing Units1,004 (55.6%)800 (44.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Medford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Medford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (6.5%)172 (93.5%)
High School Diploma351 (61.5%)220 (38.5%)
College/Associate Degree340 (57.1%)255 (42.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher301 (66.3%)153 (33.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Medford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Medford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24213.4%
35 to 44 Years35119.5%
45 to 54 Years25514.1%
55 to 64 Years41923.2%
65 to 74 Years25814.3%
75 to 84 Years1679.3%
85 Years and Over1126.2%
Total1,804100.0%

Housing Finances in Medford

Median Income by Occupancy in Medford

Median Income by Occupancy in Medford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,004 (55.6%)$75,066
Renter-Occupied800 (44.4%)$41,375
Average1,804 (100.0%)$54,107

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Medford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Medford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)10 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (1.3%)27 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (0.7%)150 (18.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (4.1%)82 (10.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (0.7%)50 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999112 (11.2%)58 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999148 (14.7%)100 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999173 (17.2%)188 (23.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999184 (18.3%)77 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999161 (16.0%)22 (2.8%)
$150,000 or more158 (15.7%)36 (4.5%)
Total1,004 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Medford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Medford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499155 (15.4%)75 (9.4%)
$500 to $799321 (32.0%)312 (39.0%)
$800 to $999108 (10.8%)245 (30.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499303 (30.2%)132 (16.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99959 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49935 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more10 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,004 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Medford

Housing Structures in Medford

Housing Structures in Medford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,10061.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments1608.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20311.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1005.5%
10 or more Apartments1297.1%
Mobile Home / Other1126.2%
Total1,804100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Medford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Medford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached910 (82.7%)190 (17.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (6.2%)150 (93.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)203 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20 (20.0%)80 (80.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)129 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other64 (57.1%)48 (42.9%)
Total1,004 (55.6%)800 (44.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Medford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Medford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (1.0%)149 (18.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms197 (19.6%)438 (54.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms535 (53.3%)133 (16.6%)
8 or more Rooms262 (26.1%)80 (10.0%)
Total1,004 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Medford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Medford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas827 (82.4%)383 (47.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (1.0%)15 (1.9%)
Electricity132 (13.2%)366 (45.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)36 (4.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,004 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Medford

Household Vehicle Usage in Medford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle20 (2.0%)164 (20.5%)
1 Vehicle249 (24.8%)372 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles424 (42.2%)192 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles311 (31.0%)72 (9.0%)
Total1,004 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Medford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Medford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units409595
Median Property Value$139,100$154,600
Median Household Income$45,881$137
Monthly Housing Costs$531$10
Real Estate Taxes$2,693$30

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Medford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Medford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (7.3%)31 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (7.6%)51 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999328 (80.2%)473 (79.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99920 (4.9%)30 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total409 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Medford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Medford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (3.2%)22 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99937 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99991 (22.3%)18 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99993 (22.7%)21 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (10.0%)55 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (19.1%)132 (22.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99935 (8.6%)106 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more21 (5.1%)126 (21.2%)
Total409 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Medford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Medford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x100 (24.4%)93,850 (15,773.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x119 (29.1%)420 (70.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x97 (23.7%)110 (18.5%)
4.0x or more93 (22.7%)34 (5.7%)
Total409 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Medford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Medford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49919 (4.6%)11 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,499363 (88.7%)51 (8.6%)
Total409 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years779 (90.7%)80 (9.3%)
19 to 25 Years381 (94.5%)22 (5.5%)
26 to 34 Years284 (92.2%)24 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years552 (92.8%)43 (7.2%)
45 to 54 Years359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years647 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years399 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older486 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,035 (96.0%)169 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Medford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen779 (90.7%)80 (9.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen381 (94.5%)22 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Medford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Medford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000448 (94.7%)25 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999918 (98.3%)16 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999980 (98.4%)16 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999632 (96.3%)24 (3.7%)
$100,000 and over1,057 (92.3%)88 (7.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Medford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 625 (16.9%)148 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years184 (21.4%)634 (73.8%)
19 to 25 Years47 (11.7%)367 (91.1%)
25 to 34 Years50 (16.2%)268 (87.0%)
35 to 44 Years151 (25.4%)441 (74.1%)
45 to 54 Years58 (16.2%)301 (83.8%)
55 to 64 Years173 (26.7%)516 (79.7%)
65 to 74 Years385 (96.5%)202 (50.6%)
75 Years and over486 (100.0%)385 (79.2%)
Total1,559 (37.1%)3,262 (77.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Medford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Medford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (3.2%)18 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years39 (8.2%)21 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years66 (8.5%)89 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years74 (33.8%)39 (21.7%)
75 Years and over63 (26.4%)78 (31.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Medford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (1.7%)9 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years29 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over52 (21.8%)62 (25.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
75 Years and over2 (0.8%)17 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (5.0%)21 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.9%)89 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)37 (20.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (4.9%)25 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (20.5%)38 (21.1%)
75 Years and over24 (10.0%)21 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Medford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Medford

Computing Device Access in Medford

Computing Device Access in Medford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,31973.1%
Smartphone1,36475.6%
Tablet97754.2%
No Computing Device22512.5%
Total1,804100.0%

Internet Access in Medford

Internet Access in Medford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.2%
Broadband Home1,26870.3%
Cellular Data Only18710.4%
Satellite Internet1015.6%
No Internet31517.5%
Total1,804100.0%

Medford Summary

Medford, Wisconsin is a small city located in Taylor County in the north-central part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Yellow River and is home to a population of approximately 4,000 people. The city is known for its rural charm and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.

History

Medford was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Rib Lake. The settlers were looking for a place to settle and start a new life, and they chose the area around the Yellow River. The town was named after Medford, Massachusetts, the hometown of one of the settlers.
The first settlers built a sawmill and a gristmill, and the town quickly grew. By the early 1900s, Medford had become a thriving community with a variety of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.
In the 1920s, the town was hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses closed. However, the town was able to recover and by the 1950s, it had become a popular tourist destination.

Geography

Medford is located in Taylor County, in the north-central part of Wisconsin. It is situated on the banks of the Yellow River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to a variety of wildlife.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Economy

Medford’s economy is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The city is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. The city is also home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also home to a variety of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory. The city is also home to a variety of healthcare providers, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Medford was 4,039. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Medford?
Total Population of Medford is 4,317.
What is the Total Male Population of Medford?
Total Male Population of Medford is 2,196.
What is the Total Female Population of Medford?
Total Female Population of Medford is 2,121.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Medford?
There are 103.54 Males per 100 Females in Medford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Medford?
There are 96.58 Females per 100 Males in Medford.
What is the Median Population Age in Medford?
Median Population Age in Medford is 42.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Medford
Average Family Size in Medford is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Medford
Average Household Size in Medford is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Medford?
Per Capita income in Medford is $31,563.
What is the Median Family Income in Medford?
Median Family Income in Medford is $70,064.
What is the Median Household income in Medford?
Median Household Income in Medford is $54,107.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Medford?
Income or Wage Gap in Medford is 2.7%.
Women in Medford earn 97.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Medford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Medford is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Medford?
There are 2,222 People in the Labor Forcein in Medford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Medford?
62.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Medford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Medford?
Unemployment Rate in Medford is 4.5%.