Population 486 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valley Junction
Household size in Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Valley Junction average 2.58 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: 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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Valley Junction skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.3, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Valley Junction: 16.5% of all 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 Valley Junction
Renters in Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.7% of households in Valley Junction rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, 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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Valley Junction: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Valley Junction was built around 1982, 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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $607 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $704 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $948 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$316 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Valley Junction costs $948 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, 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 Valley Junction
Bachelor's degrees in Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Valley Junction: 15.5% 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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Valley Junction: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Valley Junction
| Period | Valley Junction | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Valley Junction is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Wisconsin as a whole (3.3%). 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).
Valley Junction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Junction | 2.58 | 44.8 | 16.5% | 14.7% | 7.0% | 1982 | $948 | 15.5% | 95.9% | 4.9% |
| Wyeville | 2.63 | 47.6 | 10.1% | 17.1% | 17.4% | 1981 | $1,156 | 14.6% | 87.3% | 5.7% |
| Tomah | 2.26 | 42.0 | 10.2% | 37.7% | 7.6% | 1981 | $891 | 22.9% | 90.6% | 3.6% |
| Warrens | 2.54 | 45.7 | 8.8% | 21.6% | 22.7% | 1992 | $972 | 20.2% | 92.5% | 1.9% |
| Tunnel City | 2.63 | 44.3 | 5.1% | 22.2% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,075 | 33.5% | 94.4% | 0.9% |
| Shennington | 2.45 | 48.2 | 8.9% | 16.9% | 24.8% | 1982 | $1,088 | 14.8% | 88.6% | 4.7% |
| Oakdale | 2.56 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 17.0% | 10.1% | 1989 | $972 | 19.7% | 89.1% | 5.3% |
| Norway Ridge | 2.39 | 50.8 | 8.2% | 16.5% | 31.7% | 1982 | $1,015 | 12.6% | 86.9% | 3.2% |
| Cutler | 2.12 | 52.9 | 7.0% | 16.5% | 47.2% | 1979 | $1,053 | 12.0% | 89.5% | 1.4% |
| Camp Douglas | 2.64 | 39.4 | 8.5% | 18.7% | 17.5% | 1978 | $927 | 16.1% | 90.0% | 3.9% |
| Clifton | 3.29 | 32.1 | 7.2% | 16.7% | 7.9% | 1987 | $727 | 17.0% | 78.6% | 1.9% |
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 Valley Junction. 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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