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Deerfield, WI


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Deerfield, Wisconsin

Deerfield, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 16 miles E of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 59 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is conveniently located inside the Madison metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,971 people in Deerfield.

The People and Families of Deerfield

In Deerfield, about 64% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Deerfield, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Deerfield. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Deerfield than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deerfield had a median family income of $55,278. You won't find a lot of people in Deerfield living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Deerfield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Deerfield Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Deerfield is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Deerfield, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDeerfield Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Deerfield Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Deerfield Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Deerfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Deerfield Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Deerfield, WI

Comparing Deerfield 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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