Population 8,857 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Medford
Household size in Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Medford are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.25, even as the national average fell.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Medford skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Medford: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Medford has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
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 Medford
Renters in Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Medford own their homes; 26.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Medford: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Medford was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $532 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $569 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $865 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Medford runs $865 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $333 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 Medford
Bachelor's degrees in Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Medford have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 18 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Medford is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. The share with a diploma is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Medford
| Period | Medford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Medford has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Medford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 2.38 | 46.2 | 5.5% | 26.8% | 11.2% | 1978 | $865 | 19.9% | 93.9% | 2.0% |
| Little Black | 2.51 | 43.6 | 8.1% | 20.3% | 8.9% | 1978 | $773 | 15.8% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Whittlesey | 2.49 | 45.9 | 5.8% | 12.4% | 14.6% | 1984 | $927 | 14.2% | 90.2% | 6.1% |
| Stetsonville | 2.63 | 41.7 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 6.9% | 1974 | $872 | 13.5% | 90.0% | 2.4% |
| Hannibal | 2.65 | 47.8 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 39.4% | 1982 | $1,175 | 16.8% | 90.5% | 2.8% |
| Dorchester | 2.83 | 31.9 | 8.7% | 26.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $862 | 11.1% | 84.7% | 3.9% |
| Chelsea | 2.46 | 48.0 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 19.9% | 1982 | $980 | 12.7% | 88.1% | 8.1% |
| Milan | 2.69 | 41.4 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 1968 | $976 | 12.2% | 86.5% | 1.8% |
| Longwood | 2.85 | 35.3 | 6.4% | 15.1% | 13.3% | 1975 | $863 | 9.1% | 78.9% | 2.1% |
| Curtiss | 3.05 | 29.2 | 7.4% | 21.8% | 6.7% | 1971 | $859 | 9.4% | 74.0% | 3.8% |
| Corinth | 3.02 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 10.9% | 8.4% | 1962 | $981 | 9.1% | 85.5% | 2.0% |
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 Medford. 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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