Nekoosa, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,439
Population
722/sq mi density
$43,026
Median Income
$27,518 per capita
$112,900
Home Value
$276,853 Zillow
$660
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
334
Violent Crime/100K
167 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,026 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,900 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
334 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,439
Census 2023
Population Density
722
per square mile
Land Area
3.4
square miles (8.8 km²)
Median Age
43.0 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.1%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
5.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.8%
Spanish
4.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.8%
Veterans
8.8%
47% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.5%
81% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.3%
62% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.417
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,439 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 722 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
Language
| English Only | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% |
| Disability | 23.5% |
| Health Insurance | 96.7% |
| Uninsured | 3.3% |
| Broadband Access | 81.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.417 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |