Unified School District · WI
DeForest Area School District
DeForest Area School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 24,317. The median household income is $108,441 and the median age is 39.6.
24,317
Population
272
People / sq mi
$108,441
Median Income
39.6
Median Age
DeForest Area School District covers 90 sq mi of land at 271.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,441
Median Household Income
$50,843
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$373,700
Median Home Value
$1,439
Median Rent
76.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.7%
High School+
41.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
DeForest Area School District serves a community with a population of 24,317 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in DeForest Area School District is $108,441, with a per capita income of $50,843. The poverty rate is 3.6%.
DeForest Area School District is 85.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In DeForest Area School District, 96.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in DeForest Area School District is $373,700, with a median rent of $1,439. The homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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Data for DeForest Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5503180).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.