Population 234 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perkinstown
Household size in Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Perkinstown average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Household size has climbed from 2.45 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Perkinstown skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, 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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Perkinstown: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Perkinstown
Renters in Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.8% of households in Perkinstown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (54.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Perkinstown: 37.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Perkinstown was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974.
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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $525 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $640 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $675 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,149 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Perkinstown pays $1,149 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Perkinstown
Bachelor's degrees in Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Perkinstown: 16.8% 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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Perkinstown have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin as a whole (93.3%).
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 Perkinstown
| Period | Perkinstown | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Perkinstown has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Perkinstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkinstown | 2.72 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 37.7% | 1981 | $1,149 | 16.8% | 89.6% | 2.4% |
| Jump River | 2.63 | 48.0 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 38.2% | 1983 | $1,145 | 16.4% | 91.0% | 2.6% |
| Hannibal | 2.65 | 47.8 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 39.4% | 1982 | $1,175 | 16.8% | 90.5% | 2.8% |
| Lublin | 2.61 | 41.5 | 4.2% | 14.0% | 22.6% | 1976 | $814 | 10.4% | 82.6% | 1.6% |
| Gilman | 2.72 | 42.0 | 5.6% | 13.2% | 20.6% | 1977 | $848 | 13.8% | 87.3% | 3.4% |
| Longwood | 2.85 | 35.3 | 6.4% | 15.1% | 13.3% | 1975 | $863 | 9.1% | 78.9% | 2.1% |
| Polley | 2.74 | 41.4 | 8.0% | 15.1% | 21.3% | 1975 | $730 | 14.7% | 88.9% | 4.6% |
| Medford | 2.38 | 46.2 | 5.5% | 26.8% | 11.2% | 1978 | $865 | 19.9% | 93.9% | 2.0% |
| Sheldon | 2.54 | 45.7 | 5.3% | 11.6% | 21.9% | 1977 | $1,088 | 11.1% | 86.1% | 3.3% |
| 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% |
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 Perkinstown. 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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