Population 23,831 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Menomonie
Household size in Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Menomonie 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. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 36.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 37.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 38.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 39.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.5, Menomonie is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Menomonie: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Menomonie
Renters in Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 29.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 30.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.2% | 29.3% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Menomonie than nationally: 45.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 39.3% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Menomonie is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area as a whole (5.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1975 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Menomonie are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $1,007 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $718 | $1,077 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $814 | $1,258 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,057 | $1,603 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$375 | +$597 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Menomonie costs $1,057 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $375 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 Menomonie
Bachelor's degrees in Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 37.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 39.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 41.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 45.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Menomonie as nationally: 37.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (45.4%). The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 92.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 92.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 94.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Menomonie: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Menomonie
| Period | Menomonie | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Menomonie is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (4.0%). Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Menomonie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie | 2.38 | 35.5 | 7.3% | 45.2% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,057 | 37.7% | 94.8% | 5.0% |
| Menomonie Junction | 2.45 | 42.3 | 5.6% | 31.1% | 9.2% | 1988 | $1,198 | 23.3% | 95.8% | 5.8% |
| Irvington | 2.56 | 47.1 | 8.3% | 18.8% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,143 | 30.4% | 92.8% | 6.1% |
| Downsville | 2.61 | 41.7 | 4.3% | 20.6% | 10.1% | 1986 | $1,246 | 22.5% | 95.4% | 5.4% |
| Rusk | 2.79 | 42.7 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,405 | 32.6% | 98.2% | 1.1% |
| Knapp | 2.59 | 42.2 | 5.4% | 22.9% | 9.0% | 1980 | $1,030 | 19.3% | 95.0% | 3.3% |
| Norton | 2.81 | 39.2 | 4.7% | 10.4% | 15.7% | 1987 | $1,211 | 31.4% | 92.6% | 3.9% |
| Falls City | 2.73 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% | 1992 | $1,123 | 30.0% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| Hatchville | 2.75 | 46.7 | 3.5% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1969 | $988 | 23.9% | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Elk Mound | 2.72 | 38.2 | 12.6% | 26.4% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,107 | 28.4% | 95.6% | 2.5% |
| Colfax | 2.53 | 41.9 | 7.3% | 25.8% | 8.6% | 1978 | $1,030 | 25.8% | 94.9% | 5.0% |
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 Menomonie. 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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