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Population Review

Onalaska city, WI — Population & Demographics

Onalaska city, WI has a population of 18,909. The median household income is $84,898 and the median age is 40.3.

18,909

Population

$84,898

Median Income

$279,100

Median Home Value

40.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White86.4%
Black or African American2.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$84,898

Median Household Income

$50,428

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$279,100

Median Home Value

$1,096

Median Rent

63.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.6%

High School+

41.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

83.1%

Public Transit

8.1%

Work From Home

17.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.8%

Foreign Born

91.8%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

11.3%

With Disability

95.6%

Health Insurance

93.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management31.9%
Manufacturing12.8%
Construction6.5%
Information6.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.3%
Public Administration5.2%
Retail Trade4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Onalaska city, WI has a population of 18,909 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Onalaska city, WI is $84,898, with 3.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Onalaska city, WI is $279,100, with median rent at $1,096.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.