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Mcfarland, WI


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McFarland, Wisconsin

McFarland, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 7 miles SE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 70 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is included in the Madison metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,416 people lived in McFarland.

The People and Families of McFarland

In McFarland, about 65% of adults are married.

McFarland is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McFarland had a median family income of $71,218. Many people in McFarland make a good living. The bulk of the population of the village is doing well, with money to spend. McFarland doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the village have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in Wisconsin. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in McFarland.)

Political Inclinations

McFarland residents donated more money ($1,800) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

McFarland Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in McFarland are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in McFarland as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In McFarland, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMcfarland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMcfarland Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Mcfarland College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Mcfarland Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mcfarland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mcfarland Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mcfarland Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of McFarland, WI

Comparing Mcfarland 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity27
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime75

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