Population 1,589 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Argyle
Household size in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Argyle is a place of small households, averaging 2.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Argyle skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Argyle, well below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Madison area.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Argyle
Renters in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in Argyle rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (39.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in Argyle are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Madison area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Argyle is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $671 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $594 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $717 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$46 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Argyle pays $717 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Argyle
Bachelor's degrees in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Argyle: 17.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Argyle is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Madison area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Argyle
| Period | Argyle | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Argyle has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The picture is much the same across the Madison area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Argyle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle | 2.21 | 47.2 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 5.5% | 1956 | $717 | 17.8% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Woodford | 2.52 | 48.2 | 3.6% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 1975 | $937 | 21.6% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Wiota | 2.56 | 42.7 | 2.9% | 12.2% | 7.1% | 1975 | $853 | 21.7% | 92.3% | 0.9% |
| Lamont | 2.47 | 41.8 | 6.0% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 1951 | $840 | 19.1% | 92.7% | 1.0% |
| Blanchardville | 2.24 | 51.0 | 5.8% | 16.3% | 5.5% | 1965 | $793 | 30.1% | 94.9% | 2.0% |
| Postville | 2.65 | 47.1 | 3.4% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 1993 | $1,147 | 37.3% | 95.6% | 2.5% |
| Fayette | 2.46 | 42.4 | 5.8% | 12.4% | 9.5% | 1952 | $821 | 19.6% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| South Wayne | 2.55 | 42.3 | 6.9% | 19.1% | 5.3% | 1959 | $783 | 15.9% | 90.2% | 2.0% |
| Riverside | 2.40 | 45.2 | 5.9% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 1972 | $813 | 21.5% | 91.6% | 1.8% |
| Browntown | 2.49 | 50.0 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,005 | 16.4% | 88.8% | 4.7% |
| Gratiot | 2.23 | 47.8 | 9.6% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 1966 | $764 | 20.7% | 90.6% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Argyle. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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