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Birchwood, Wisconsin, in Washburn county, is 59 miles N of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 89 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 518.
In Birchwood, about 55% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Birchwood live by themselves.
The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Birchwood had a median family income of $35,795. An unusual characteristic of Birchwood is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Birchwood ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 70% of housing units in Birchwood are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Birchwood benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Wisconsin.
In Birchwood, 77% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the village. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Comparing Birchwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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