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Bruce, WI


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Bruce, Wisconsin

Bruce, Wisconsin, in Rusk county, is 46 miles N of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 95 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 787 people people live in Bruce.

The People and Families of Bruce

In Bruce, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Bruce, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the village.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Bruce. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the village nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bruce had a median family income of $34,861.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Bruce than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Bruce Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bruce, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the village. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Bruce is one place with an advantage over most places in Wisconsin. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Bruce, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bruce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Bruce, WI

Comparing Bruce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women62
Well-Paid Single Men51
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built55
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