DeForest, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,473
Unemployment
1.0%
Poverty
9.2%
Median Home
$243,400
Median Income
$84,282
Median Rent
$1,000
Deforest SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
8
Deforest, WI Cost Of Living
104
Deforest's Overall Cost Of Living
Deforest's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | DeForest | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for DeForest in Wisconsin
Map Of DeForest, WI
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4
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9
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Population over time in DeForest
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,473 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 9,936 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 9,663 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 9,468 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 9,347 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 9,232 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 9,106 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 8,955 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 8,828 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 8,669 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in DeForest
| Race | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.0% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in DeForest
| Gender | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in DeForest for adults over 25
| Education | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For DeForest, Wisconsin
| Income | DeForest | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.4% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
