Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Wisconsin Rapids Overview

18,783
TOTAL POPULATION
8,511
MALE POPULATION
10,272
FEMALE POPULATION
82.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,141
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,271
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,186
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
9,494
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wisconsin Rapids Zip Codes

Wisconsin Rapids Area Codes

Race in Wisconsin Rapids

The most populous races in Wisconsin Rapids are White / Caucasian (16,790 | 89.4%), Hispanic or Latino (761 | 4.1%), and Asian (738 | 3.9%).
Race in Wisconsin Rapids
Race# Population% Population
Asian7383.9%
Black / African American1971.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7614.1%
Native / Alaskan1170.6%
White / Caucasian16,79089.4%
Two or more Races6793.6%
Some other Race2621.4%
Total18,783100.0%

Ancestry in Wisconsin Rapids

The most populous ancestries reported in Wisconsin Rapids are German (7,321 | 39.0%), Polish (2,439 | 13.0%), Irish (2,123 | 11.3%), English (1,235 | 6.6%), and American (1,219 | 6.5%), together accounting for 76.3% of all Wisconsin Rapids residents.
Ancestry in Wisconsin Rapids
Ancestry# Population% Population
African120.1%
American1,2196.5%
Arab510.3%
Austrian30.0%
Bangladeshi6703.6%
Belgian490.3%
British1170.6%
Canadian270.1%
Chippewa860.5%
Czech1550.8%
Czechoslovakian90.1%
Danish2101.1%
Dutch5993.2%
English1,2356.6%
European2301.2%
Finnish370.2%
French8524.5%
French Canadian1750.9%
German7,32139.0%
Greek280.2%
Haitian120.1%
Irish2,12311.3%
Iroquois260.1%
Italian7103.8%
Jamaican190.1%
Kiowa30.0%
Korean1300.7%
Lebanese510.3%
Lithuanian180.1%
Menominee390.2%
Mexican6173.3%
Mexican American Indian130.1%
Northern European320.2%
Norwegian8534.5%
Polish2,43913.0%
Portuguese30.0%
Puerto Rican910.5%
Romanian440.2%
Russian90.1%
Scandinavian340.2%
Scotch-Irish100.1%
Scottish160.1%
Sioux30.0%
South American230.1%
Subsaharan African120.1%
Swedish4012.1%
Swiss470.3%
Thai480.3%
Ukrainian70.0%
Venezuelan230.1%
Welsh160.1%
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Immigrants in Wisconsin Rapids

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wisconsin Rapids came from Asia (242 | 1.3%), South Eastern Asia (223 | 1.2%), Laos (119 | 0.6%), Thailand (70 | 0.4%), and Central America (50 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Wisconsin Rapids residents.
Immigrants in Wisconsin Rapids
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia2421.3%
Canada10.0%
Central America500.3%
England250.1%
Europe440.2%
India190.1%
Laos1190.6%
Latin America500.3%
Mexico500.3%
Northern Europe440.2%
Philippines340.2%
South Central Asia190.1%
South Eastern Asia2231.2%
Thailand700.4%
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Sex and Age in Wisconsin Rapids

Sex and Age in Wisconsin Rapids

The most populous age groups in Wisconsin Rapids are 10 to 14 Years (742 | 8.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (802 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years444 (5.2%)542 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years571 (6.7%)545 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years742 (8.7%)685 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years468 (5.5%)634 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years603 (7.1%)710 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years703 (8.3%)802 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years459 (5.4%)598 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years683 (8.0%)568 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years479 (5.6%)367 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years329 (3.9%)622 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years537 (6.3%)575 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years654 (7.7%)763 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years461 (5.4%)536 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years384 (4.5%)587 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years298 (3.5%)549 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years257 (3.0%)435 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years178 (2.1%)165 (1.6%)
85 Years and over261 (3.1%)589 (5.7%)
Total8,511 (100.0%)10,272 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wisconsin Rapids

Median Family Size in Wisconsin Rapids

The median family size in Wisconsin Rapids is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,910 | 64.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (458 | 10.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.27 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,910 (64.8%)3.07
Single Male/Father458 (10.2%)2.27
Single Female/Mother1,119 (24.9%)2.63
Total Families4,487 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids

The median household size in Wisconsin Rapids is 2.15 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,910 | 34.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (4,040 | 47.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,910 (34.1%)3.10
Single Male/Father458 (5.4%)3.01
Single Female/Mother1,119 (13.1%)2.84
Non-family4,040 (47.4%)1.17
Total Households8,527 (100.0%)2.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wisconsin Rapids

Out of a total of 8,527 households in Wisconsin Rapids, 4,487 (52.6%) are family households, while 4,040 (47.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,224, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,453.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,453 (40.5%)
2-Person Households2,224 (26.1%)587 (6.9%)
3-Person Households869 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households720 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households363 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households178 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households133 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,487 (52.6%)4,040 (47.4%)

Female Fertility in Wisconsin Rapids

Fertility by Age in Wisconsin Rapids

Average fertility rate in Wisconsin Rapids is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years78 (27.4%)123.0
20 to 34 years162 (56.8%)77.0
35 to 50 years45 (15.8%)28.0
Total285 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wisconsin Rapids

17.2% of women with births (285) in Wisconsin Rapids are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 68.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years35 (21.6%)127 (78.4%)
35 to 50 years14 (31.1%)31 (68.9%)
Total49 (17.2%)236 (82.8%)

Fertility by Education in Wisconsin Rapids

Average fertility rate in Wisconsin Rapids is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 218.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 55.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School86 (30.2%)138.0
High School Diploma11 (3.9%)9.0
College or Associate's Degree157 (55.1%)89.0
Bachelor's Degree12 (4.2%)19.0
Graduate Degree19 (6.7%)218.0
Total285 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wisconsin Rapids

82.8% of women with births in Wisconsin Rapids are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree30 (19.1%)127 (80.9%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (17.2%)236 (82.8%)

Income in Wisconsin Rapids

Income Overview in Wisconsin Rapids

Per Capita Income in Wisconsin Rapids is $29,141, while median incomes of families and households are $65,271 and $51,186 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,783$29,141
Median Family Income4,487$65,271
Mean Family Income4,487$75,312
Median Household Income8,527$51,186
Mean Household Income8,527$63,427
Income Deficit4,487$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,78341.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,78358.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,7830.40

Earnings by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

Average Earnings in Wisconsin Rapids are $35,148, $45,892 for men and $26,813 for women, a difference of 41.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,560 (46.1%)$45,892
Female5,342 (53.9%)$26,813
Total9,902 (100.0%)$35,148

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wisconsin Rapids

The most common earnings brackets in Wisconsin Rapids are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (427 | 9.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (512 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wisconsin Rapids
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less208 (4.6%)512 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99968 (1.5%)220 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499154 (3.4%)141 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999179 (3.9%)216 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49961 (1.3%)351 (6.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99944 (1.0%)293 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499108 (2.4%)232 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (0.2%)251 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49993 (2.0%)216 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999160 (3.5%)99 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999227 (5.0%)374 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999241 (5.3%)469 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999369 (8.1%)314 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999306 (6.7%)402 (7.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999387 (8.5%)507 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999413 (9.1%)173 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999427 (9.4%)165 (3.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999378 (8.3%)156 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999373 (8.2%)185 (3.5%)
$100,000+353 (7.7%)66 (1.2%)
Total4,560 (100.0%)5,342 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids

Average earnings in Wisconsin Rapids are $47,060 for men and $30,562 for women, a difference of 35.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,403, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,868. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,083, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,591.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,868$21,591
High School Diploma$46,750$26,887
College or Associate's Degree$44,191$29,151
Bachelor's Degree$78,403$48,083
Graduate Degree$67,000$43,673
Total$47,060$30,562

Family Income in Wisconsin Rapids

Family Income Brackets in Wisconsin Rapids

According to the Wisconsin Rapids family income data, there are 1,153 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. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wisconsin Rapids
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001533.4%
$10,000 to $14,999180.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993056.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994049.0%
$35,000 to $49,99958813.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,15325.7%
$75,000 to $99,99972216.1%
$100,000 to $149,99983518.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992024.5%
$200,000+1122.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wisconsin Rapids

6-person families (212 | 4.7%) account for the highest median family income in Wisconsin Rapids with $109,537 per family, while 2-person families (2,629 | 58.6%) have the highest median income of $31,430 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,629 (58.6%)$62,859
3-Person Families630 (14.0%)$64,274
4-Person Families598 (13.3%)$93,444
5-Person Families338 (7.5%)$63,333
6-Person Families212 (4.7%)$109,537
7+ Person Families80 (1.8%)$54,038
Total4,487 (100.0%)$65,271

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wisconsin Rapids

The median family income in Wisconsin Rapids is $65,271, with families comprising 3+ earners (421) having the highest median family income of $110,518, while families with 1 earner (1,473) have the lowest median family income of $39,701, accounting for 9.4% and 32.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners889 (19.8%)$57,813
1 Earner1,473 (32.8%)$39,701
2 Earners1,704 (38.0%)$86,923
3+ Earners421 (9.4%)$110,518
Total4,487 (100.0%)$65,271

Household Income in Wisconsin Rapids

Household Income Brackets in Wisconsin Rapids

With 1,927 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wisconsin Rapids, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 188 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wisconsin Rapids
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003243.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993844.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,02312.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,01511.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,44116.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,92722.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,00611.8%
$100,000 to $149,99995511.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992643.1%
$200,000+1882.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wisconsin Rapids

The median household income in Wisconsin Rapids is $51,186, with the highest median household income of $61,082 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,762 households (32.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,836, with 2,790 households (32.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years586 (6.9%)$51,034
25 to 44 Years2,389 (28.0%)$57,473
45 to 64 Years2,762 (32.4%)$61,082
65+ Years2,790 (32.7%)$39,836
Total8,527 (100.0%)$51,186

Poverty in Wisconsin Rapids

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin Rapids

With 10.9% poverty level for males and 17.1% for females among the residents of Wisconsin Rapids, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 48 males (45.3%) and 291 females (29.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (8.7%)116 (22.1%)
5 Years48 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years115 (14.1%)125 (21.2%)
12 to 14 Years82 (20.8%)69 (14.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.9%)
16 and 17 Years11 (4.0%)35 (22.4%)
18 to 24 Years159 (21.1%)291 (29.6%)
25 to 34 Years123 (10.8%)297 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years124 (10.8%)137 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years93 (10.8%)151 (12.7%)
55 to 64 Years74 (6.8%)112 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years35 (5.2%)219 (19.6%)
75 Years and over12 (1.8%)169 (14.8%)
Total913 (10.9%)1,731 (17.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin Rapids

According to the poverty statistics in Wisconsin Rapids, males aged 15 years and females aged 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 Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years387 (91.3%)409 (77.9%)
5 Years58 (54.7%)178 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years698 (85.9%)465 (78.8%)
12 to 14 Years312 (79.2%)393 (85.1%)
15 Years28 (100.0%)193 (95.1%)
16 and 17 Years266 (96.0%)121 (77.6%)
18 to 24 Years596 (78.9%)693 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,012 (89.2%)1,097 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,027 (89.2%)789 (85.2%)
45 to 54 Years770 (89.2%)1,041 (87.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,010 (93.2%)1,160 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years641 (94.8%)896 (80.4%)
75 Years and over651 (98.2%)975 (85.2%)
Total7,456 (89.1%)8,410 (82.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wisconsin Rapids

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wisconsin Rapids show that 1.5% or 44 of the total 2,910 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 34.8%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.1%, which includes 2 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wisconsin Rapids
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,683 (99.9%)2 (0.1%)
1 or 2 Children722 (99.3%)5 (0.7%)
3 or 4 Children431 (95.4%)21 (4.6%)
5 or more Children30 (65.2%)16 (34.8%)
Total2,866 (98.5%)44 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin Rapids

According to the poverty data in Wisconsin Rapids, 5.5% or 25 single-father households and 30.0% or 336 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (9.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin Rapids
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (1.8%)40 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children21 (9.5%)273 (43.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total25 (5.5%)336 (30.0%)

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

The poverty data for Wisconsin Rapids shows that 44 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 361 of the single-parent households (22.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (34.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin Rapids
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (0.1%)44 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children5 (0.7%)294 (34.8%)
3 or 4 Children21 (4.6%)15 (14.4%)
5 or more Children16 (34.8%)8 (100.0%)
Total44 (1.5%)361 (22.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Wisconsin Rapids

Employment by Class of Employer in Wisconsin Rapids

Among the 8,658 employed individuals in Wisconsin Rapids, private company employees (6,563 | 75.8%), not-for-profit organizations (696 | 8.0%), and local government employees (656 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wisconsin Rapids
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,56375.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1361.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3944.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations6968.0%
Local Government Employees6567.6%
State Government Employees1191.4%
Federal Government Employees640.7%
Unpaid Family Workers300.4%
Total8,658100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wisconsin Rapids

According to the labor force statistics for Wisconsin Rapids, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,022), 63.2% or 9,494 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 608 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.0% or 1,400 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 71.5% or 93 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years458 (52.6%)33 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,165 (88.7%)169 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,400 (93.0%)85 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years871 (82.4%)21 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,780 (84.9%)68 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,776 (86.1%)60 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,022 (72.1%)78 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years515 (51.7%)2 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years369 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over130 (6.9%)93 (71.5%)
Total9,494 (63.2%)608 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids

According to labor force statistics for Wisconsin Rapids, 80.6% of individuals (7,364) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,136) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 317 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.5% or 1,364 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.5% or 117 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School458 (60.0%)195 (25.5%)
High School Diploma2,491 (78.0%)48 (1.5%)
College / Associate Degree3,052 (81.7%)120 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,364 (94.5%)65 (4.5%)
Total7,364 (80.6%)393 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wisconsin Rapids are Community & Social Service (703 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (514 | 5.8%), Business & Financial (477 | 5.4%), Education Instruction & Library (395 | 4.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (382 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wisconsin Rapids

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wisconsin Rapids, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (88.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (99.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
OccupationMaleFemale
Management52 (20.4%)203 (79.6%)
Business & Financial169 (35.4%)308 (64.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science304 (79.6%)78 (20.4%)
Computers & Mathematics118 (63.1%)69 (36.9%)
Architecture & Engineering118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science68 (88.3%)9 (11.7%)
Community & Social Service 82 (11.7%)621 (88.3%)
Education, Arts & Media21 (16.8%)104 (83.2%)
Legal Services & Support36 (40.5%)53 (59.6%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)395 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (26.6%)69 (73.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (0.8%)510 (99.2%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)245 (100.0%)
Total (Category)611 (26.2%)1,720 (73.8%)
Total (Overall)4,055 (45.7%)4,823 (54.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wisconsin Rapids are Healthcare Support (656 | 7.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (485 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (328 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (241 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (164 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Wisconsin Rapids

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wisconsin Rapids, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (92.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (78.3%), and Personal Care & Service (78.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support54 (8.2%)602 (91.8%)
Security & Protection152 (92.7%)12 (7.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention72 (85.7%)12 (14.3%)
Law Enforcement80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving105 (21.6%)380 (78.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance128 (53.1%)113 (46.9%)
Personal Care & Service71 (21.6%)257 (78.3%)
Total (Category)510 (27.2%)1,364 (72.8%)
Total (Overall)4,055 (45.7%)4,823 (54.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wisconsin Rapids are Office & Administration (1,148 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (679 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wisconsin Rapids

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related315 (46.4%)364 (53.6%)
Office & Administration324 (28.2%)824 (71.8%)
Total (Category)639 (35.0%)1,188 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)4,055 (45.7%)4,823 (54.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wisconsin Rapids are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (535 | 6.0%), Construction & Extraction (269 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (125 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wisconsin Rapids

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair535 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)929 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)4,055 (45.7%)4,823 (54.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wisconsin Rapids are Production (861 | 9.7%), Material Moving (651 | 7.3%), and Transportation (405 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wisconsin Rapids

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
OccupationMaleFemale
Production474 (55.0%)387 (45.0%)
Transportation348 (85.9%)57 (14.1%)
Material Moving544 (83.6%)107 (16.4%)
Total (Category)1,366 (71.3%)551 (28.7%)
Total (Overall)4,055 (45.7%)4,823 (54.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

Employment Industries in Wisconsin Rapids

The major employment industries in Wisconsin Rapids include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,618 | 18.2%), Manufacturing (1,464 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (1,197 | 13.5%), Construction (589 | 6.6%), and Finance & Insurance (547 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Wisconsin Rapids

Employment Industries by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

The Wisconsin Rapids industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (93.8%), and Wholesale Trade (92.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (80.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting145 (77.5%)42 (22.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction522 (88.6%)67 (11.4%)
Manufacturing925 (63.2%)539 (36.8%)
Wholesale Trade170 (92.4%)14 (7.6%)
Retail Trade551 (46.0%)646 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing407 (93.8%)27 (6.2%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information103 (40.9%)149 (59.1%)
Finance & Insurance229 (41.9%)318 (58.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
Professional & Scientific185 (59.3%)127 (40.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support134 (59.8%)90 (40.2%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)408 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance67 (4.1%)1,551 (95.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation88 (26.8%)240 (73.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services77 (19.5%)318 (80.5%)
Public Administration189 (67.0%)93 (33.0%)
Total4,055 (45.7%)4,823 (54.3%)

Education in Wisconsin Rapids

School Enrollment in Wisconsin Rapids

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,066 students in Wisconsin Rapids are middle school (1,119 | 27.5%), high school (940 | 23.1%), and elementary school (779 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Wisconsin Rapids
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2666.5%
Kindergarten2726.7%
Elementary School77919.2%
Middle School1,11927.5%
High School94023.1%
College / Undergraduate68216.8%
Graduate / Professional80.2%
Total4,066100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wisconsin Rapids

Out of a total of 4,066 students who are enrolled in schools in Wisconsin Rapids, 744 (18.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,322 (81.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 56 (37.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 239 (89.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds93 (62.4%)56 (37.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old745 (75.7%)239 (24.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,131 (82.4%)242 (17.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds571 (86.0%)93 (14.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds239 (89.5%)28 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds169 (86.2%)27 (13.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds224 (86.5%)35 (13.5%)
35 Years and over148 (85.1%)26 (14.9%)
Total3,322 (81.7%)744 (18.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wisconsin Rapids

Business (560 | 24.2%), education (498 | 21.5%), psychology (190 | 8.2%), computers & mathematics (176 | 7.6%), and social sciences (126 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 2,317 individuals in Wisconsin Rapids who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wisconsin Rapids
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1767.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural934.0%
Physical & Health Sciences482.1%
Psychology1908.2%
Social Sciences1265.4%
Engineering1155.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies160.7%
Science & Technology1094.7%
Business56024.2%
Education49821.5%
Literature & Languages1024.4%
Liberal Arts & History753.2%
Visual & Performing Arts783.4%
Communications622.7%
Arts & Humanities693.0%
Total2,317100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wisconsin Rapids

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wisconsin Rapids are males with 2 vehicles (1,730, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,327, making up 37.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle131 (3.3%)113 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle707 (17.9%)1,260 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles1,730 (43.8%)2,327 (50.1%)
3 Vehicles989 (25.1%)593 (12.8%)
4 Vehicles319 (8.1%)236 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles72 (1.8%)114 (2.5%)
Total3,948 (100.0%)4,643 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wisconsin Rapids

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wisconsin Rapids are 5 to 9 minutes (1,605 commuters, 19.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,520 commuters, 18.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,484 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in Wisconsin Rapids
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3053.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,60519.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,52018.8%
15 to 19 Minutes94311.6%
20 to 24 Minutes6598.1%
25 to 29 Minutes5036.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,48418.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1331.6%
40 to 44 Minutes3454.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2282.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1972.4%
90 or more Minutes1782.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

The most common commute times in Wisconsin Rapids are 30 to 34 minutes (927 commuters, 24.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,000 commuters, 23.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes129 (3.4%)176 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes605 (15.7%)1,000 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes730 (19.0%)790 (18.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes394 (10.2%)549 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes304 (7.9%)355 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes195 (5.1%)308 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes927 (24.1%)557 (13.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes68 (1.8%)65 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes150 (3.9%)195 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes116 (3.0%)112 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes189 (4.9%)8 (0.2%)
90 or more Minutes43 (1.1%)135 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wisconsin Rapids are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (654, 17.0%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (677, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wisconsin Rapids
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM243 (6.3%)190 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM249 (6.5%)156 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM268 (7.0%)112 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM420 (10.9%)341 (8.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM542 (14.1%)478 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM525 (13.6%)523 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM259 (6.7%)599 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM156 (4.1%)247 (5.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM90 (2.3%)103 (2.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM80 (2.1%)191 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (0.2%)183 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM23 (0.6%)72 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM333 (8.6%)378 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM654 (17.0%)677 (15.9%)
Total3,850 (100.0%)4,250 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wisconsin Rapids

Occupancy by Ownership in Wisconsin Rapids

Of the total 8,527 dwellings in Wisconsin Rapids, owner-occupied units account for 4,638 (54.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,889 (45.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wisconsin Rapids
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,63854.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,88945.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,527100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids

Occupancy by Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,45340.5%
2-Person Household2,81133.0%
3-Person Household86910.2%
4+ Person Household1,39416.4%
Total Housing Units8,527100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,597 (46.3%)1,856 (53.7%)
2-Person Household1,751 (62.3%)1,060 (37.7%)
3-Person Household440 (50.6%)429 (49.4%)
4+ Person Household850 (61.0%)544 (39.0%)
Total Housing Units4,638 (54.4%)3,889 (45.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin Rapids
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School186 (33.2%)375 (66.8%)
High School Diploma1,725 (49.4%)1,769 (50.6%)
College/Associate Degree1,871 (64.4%)1,036 (35.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher856 (54.7%)709 (45.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wisconsin Rapids

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wisconsin Rapids
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,80021.1%
35 to 44 Years1,17513.8%
45 to 54 Years1,27715.0%
55 to 64 Years1,48517.4%
65 to 74 Years1,36016.0%
75 to 84 Years7148.4%
85 Years and Over7168.4%
Total8,527100.0%

Housing Finances in Wisconsin Rapids

Median Income by Occupancy in Wisconsin Rapids

Median Income by Occupancy in Wisconsin Rapids
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,638 (54.4%)$61,671
Renter-Occupied3,889 (45.6%)$38,055
Average8,527 (100.0%)$51,186

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wisconsin Rapids

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wisconsin Rapids
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000130 (2.8%)76 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)116 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99932 (0.7%)351 (9.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999187 (4.0%)144 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999218 (4.7%)478 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999403 (8.7%)608 (15.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999748 (16.1%)689 (17.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,125 (24.3%)806 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999661 (14.2%)348 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999776 (16.7%)177 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more358 (7.7%)96 (2.5%)
Total4,638 (100.0%)3,889 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wisconsin Rapids

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wisconsin Rapids
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300250 (5.4%)116 (3.0%)
$300 to $499952 (20.5%)202 (5.2%)
$500 to $7991,090 (23.5%)1,019 (26.2%)
$800 to $999563 (12.1%)1,111 (28.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,201 (25.9%)902 (23.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999377 (8.1%)161 (4.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49974 (1.6%)36 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999112 (2.4%)39 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more19 (0.4%)199 (5.1%)
Total4,638 (100.0%)3,889 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wisconsin Rapids

Housing Structures in Wisconsin Rapids

Housing Structures in Wisconsin Rapids
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,71867.1%
Single Unit, Attached4014.7%
2 Unit Apartments4685.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1051.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6027.1%
10 or more Apartments1,06212.4%
Mobile Home / Other1712.0%
Total8,527100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wisconsin Rapids

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wisconsin Rapids
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,478 (78.3%)1,240 (21.7%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (6.5%)375 (93.5%)
2 Unit Apartments19 (4.1%)449 (95.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)602 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,062 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other115 (67.2%)56 (32.8%)
Total4,638 (54.4%)3,889 (45.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wisconsin Rapids

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wisconsin Rapids
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)193 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms103 (2.2%)972 (25.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,150 (24.8%)1,772 (45.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,242 (48.3%)676 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms1,143 (24.6%)276 (7.1%)
Total4,638 (100.0%)3,889 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wisconsin Rapids

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wisconsin Rapids
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,133 (89.1%)2,438 (62.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas144 (3.1%)122 (3.1%)
Electricity125 (2.7%)1,200 (30.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene125 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels61 (1.3%)66 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used50 (1.1%)63 (1.6%)
Total4,638 (100.0%)3,889 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wisconsin Rapids

Household Vehicle Usage in Wisconsin Rapids
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle109 (2.4%)442 (11.4%)
1 Vehicle1,468 (31.7%)2,067 (53.1%)
2 Vehicles1,965 (42.4%)1,108 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,096 (23.6%)272 (7.0%)
Total4,638 (100.0%)3,889 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wisconsin Rapids

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wisconsin Rapids

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,0612,577
Median Property Value$98,600$118,000
Median Household Income$53,724$208
Monthly Housing Costs$470$19
Real Estate Taxes$1,988$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin Rapids

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000187 (9.1%)57 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999874 (42.4%)828 (32.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999877 (42.5%)1,649 (64.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99984 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)43 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99913 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more26 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,061 (100.0%)2,577 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin Rapids

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00090 (4.4%)61 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999304 (14.7%)40 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999208 (10.1%)133 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999368 (17.9%)195 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999592 (28.7%)380 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (8.9%)533 (20.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999166 (8.1%)478 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more150 (7.3%)610 (23.7%)
Total2,061 (100.0%)2,577 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wisconsin Rapids

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wisconsin Rapids
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x962 (46.7%)75,307 (2,922.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x324 (15.7%)1,545 (60.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x149 (7.2%)541 (21.0%)
4.0x or more594 (28.8%)250 (9.7%)
Total2,061 (100.0%)2,577 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin Rapids

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800111 (5.4%)24 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499421 (20.4%)47 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,491 (72.3%)500 (19.4%)
Total2,061 (100.0%)2,577 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wisconsin Rapids

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin Rapids

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,239 (97.6%)31 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,150 (98.9%)36 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,634 (87.9%)225 (12.1%)
26 to 34 Years1,989 (92.7%)157 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,742 (83.9%)335 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,822 (88.7%)233 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,186 (92.8%)170 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,791 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,807 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,360 (93.6%)1,187 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wisconsin Rapids

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wisconsin Rapids
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,239 (97.6%)31 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,150 (98.9%)36 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,634 (87.9%)225 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wisconsin Rapids

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wisconsin Rapids
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,437 (94.9%)131 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,628 (88.8%)459 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,946 (93.7%)267 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,552 (93.4%)180 (6.6%)
$100,000 and over4,545 (96.8%)149 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin Rapids

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6842 (66.3%)610 (48.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,737 (54.5%)1,896 (59.5%)
19 to 25 Years485 (26.1%)1,314 (70.7%)
25 to 34 Years751 (35.0%)1,320 (61.5%)
35 to 44 Years601 (28.9%)1,318 (63.5%)
45 to 54 Years477 (23.2%)1,413 (68.8%)
55 to 64 Years697 (29.6%)1,698 (72.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,762 (98.4%)924 (51.6%)
75 Years and over1,792 (99.2%)1,285 (71.1%)
Total9,144 (49.3%)11,778 (63.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wisconsin Rapids

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wisconsin Rapids
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)31 (5.7%)
5 to 17 Years139 (8.6%)91 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years247 (13.1%)158 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years403 (13.0%)666 (19.7%)
65 to 74 Years284 (42.0%)248 (22.2%)
75 Years and over315 (47.5%)638 (55.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wisconsin Rapids

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin Rapids: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)31 (5.7%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years72 (2.3%)66 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years145 (21.4%)54 (4.8%)
75 Years and over226 (34.1%)241 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin Rapids: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)31 (5.7%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.3%)68 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years71 (2.3%)110 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years94 (13.9%)27 (2.4%)
75 Years and over12 (1.8%)41 (3.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin Rapids: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years139 (8.6%)68 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years198 (10.5%)115 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years251 (8.1%)248 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years89 (13.2%)28 (2.5%)
75 Years and over14 (2.1%)230 (20.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin Rapids: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34 (2.1%)16 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years60 (3.2%)14 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years224 (7.2%)368 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years117 (17.3%)185 (16.6%)
75 Years and over106 (16.0%)492 (43.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin Rapids: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (1.1%)37 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years44 (2.3%)9 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years139 (4.5%)72 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years64 (9.5%)63 (5.7%)
75 Years and over67 (10.1%)61 (5.3%)

Technology Access in Wisconsin Rapids

Computing Device Access in Wisconsin Rapids

Computing Device Access in Wisconsin Rapids
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,10571.6%
Smartphone6,50376.3%
Tablet4,52153.0%
No Computing Device94311.1%
Total8,527100.0%

Internet Access in Wisconsin Rapids

Internet Access in Wisconsin Rapids
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet260.3%
Broadband Home6,04170.9%
Cellular Data Only98211.5%
Satellite Internet1922.2%
No Internet1,30515.3%
Total8,527100.0%

Wisconsin Rapids Summary

History

The city of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is located in the central part of the state in Wood County. It is situated on the Wisconsin River and is the county seat. The city was originally known as Grand Rapids, and was founded in 1856. The name was changed to Wisconsin Rapids in 1872.
The city was originally inhabited by the Ho-Chunk Native American tribe. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s. The first sawmill was built in 1854, and the city was officially incorporated in 1856.
The city grew rapidly in the late 1800s and early 1900s due to the lumber industry. The city was home to several large sawmills and lumber companies, and the population grew to over 10,000 by 1910. The city was also home to several paper mills, which provided employment for many of the city’s residents.
The city experienced a decline in the lumber industry in the mid-1900s, and the population began to decline as well. The city’s economy shifted to focus on manufacturing and tourism. The city is now home to several large manufacturing companies, including Consolidated Papers, Inc., and the Wisconsin Rapids Wood Products Company.
The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo, the Alexander House Museum, and the Wisconsin Rapids Historical Society.

Geography

Wisconsin Rapids is located in the central part of the state in Wood County. It is situated on the Wisconsin River and is the county seat. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 39 and US Highway 10.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located in a hilly region, with the highest point being at an elevation of 890 feet.
The climate in Wisconsin Rapids is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 43.2 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 33.3 inches.

Economy

The economy of Wisconsin Rapids is largely based on manufacturing and tourism. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Consolidated Papers, Inc., and the Wisconsin Rapids Wood Products Company.
The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo, the Alexander House Museum, and the Wisconsin Rapids Historical Society.
The city has a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is lower than the national average. The median household income is $45,845, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wisconsin Rapids was 18,367. The population is predominantly white, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The city is also home to a small Hispanic population, with 4.3% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Wisconsin Rapids is 38.7 years, and the median household income is $45,845. The city has a poverty rate of 13.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Wisconsin Rapids is a city located in the central part of the state in Wood County. It is situated on the Wisconsin River and is the county seat. The city was originally known as Grand Rapids, and was founded in 1856. The city has a population of 18,367, and the economy is largely based on manufacturing and tourism. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, and is also home to several tourist attractions. The median household income is $45,845, and the poverty rate is 13.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wisconsin Rapids?
Total Population of Wisconsin Rapids is 18,783.
What is the Total Male Population of Wisconsin Rapids?
Total Male Population of Wisconsin Rapids is 8,511.
What is the Total Female Population of Wisconsin Rapids?
Total Female Population of Wisconsin Rapids is 10,272.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wisconsin Rapids?
There are 82.86 Males per 100 Females in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wisconsin Rapids?
There are 120.69 Females per 100 Males in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the Median Population Age in Wisconsin Rapids?
Median Population Age in Wisconsin Rapids is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Average Family Size in Wisconsin Rapids is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids
Average Household Size in Wisconsin Rapids is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wisconsin Rapids?
Per Capita income in Wisconsin Rapids is $29,141.
What is the Median Family Income in Wisconsin Rapids?
Median Family Income in Wisconsin Rapids is $65,271.
What is the Median Household income in Wisconsin Rapids?
Median Household Income in Wisconsin Rapids is $51,186.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wisconsin Rapids?
Income or Wage Gap in Wisconsin Rapids is 41.6%.
Women in Wisconsin Rapids earn 58.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wisconsin Rapids?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wisconsin Rapids is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wisconsin Rapids?
There are 9,494 People in the Labor Forcein in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wisconsin Rapids?
63.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wisconsin Rapids.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wisconsin Rapids?
Unemployment Rate in Wisconsin Rapids is 6.4%.