Population 564 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spruce
Household size in Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Spruce is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. Household size has climbed from 2.17 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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Spruce skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, 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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Spruce (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin.
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 Spruce
Renters in Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Spruce is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.6% have no mortgage at all, 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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Spruce, 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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
Spruce is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same.
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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $742 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $832 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $778 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $861 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$119 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Spruce costs $861 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 36.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Spruce
Bachelor's degrees in Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Spruce: 18.4% 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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Spruce have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (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 Spruce
| Period | Spruce | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Spruce has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Spruce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | 2.37 | 46.1 | 9.0% | 23.1% | 15.8% | 1971 | $861 | 18.4% | 90.2% | 2.3% |
| Oconto Falls | 2.23 | 42.7 | 14.3% | 25.4% | 6.5% | 1974 | $759 | 25.8% | 93.0% | 1.1% |
| Lena | 2.38 | 45.1 | 9.5% | 24.7% | 10.5% | 1969 | $797 | 14.9% | 91.8% | 2.6% |
| Hickory Corners | 2.16 | 55.0 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 41.2% | 1976 | $914 | 17.8% | 92.5% | 5.8% |
| Stiles Junction | 2.58 | 44.8 | 10.2% | 20.0% | 6.6% | 1985 | $901 | 15.0% | 90.9% | 0.3% |
| Gillett | 2.24 | 46.2 | 9.9% | 15.5% | 16.1% | 1971 | $863 | 11.9% | 92.3% | 3.5% |
| Coleman | 2.57 | 38.8 | 8.7% | 27.0% | 15.7% | 1966 | $769 | 19.7% | 92.4% | 4.0% |
| Stiles | 2.68 | 42.2 | 8.2% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 1988 | $877 | 21.3% | 96.5% | 0.7% |
| Mosling | 2.40 | 47.8 | 7.5% | 13.7% | 18.8% | 1973 | $1,003 | 13.3% | 93.1% | 4.7% |
| Green Valley | 2.57 | 44.5 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 10.5% | 1980 | $926 | 19.5% | 94.7% | 0.8% |
| Pound | 2.30 | 50.2 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 35.4% | 1974 | $778 | 14.9% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
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 Spruce. 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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