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Menomonie, WI


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Menomonie, Wisconsin

Menomonie, Wisconsin, in Dunn county, is 21 miles W of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 57 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 14,937.

The People and Families of Menomonie

In Menomonie, about 29% of adults are married. Lots of people in Menomonie live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Menomonie.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Menomonie had a median family income of $44,458. Menomonie benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Menomonie residents, with $650. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Menomonie Housing

In Menomonie, 44% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Menomonie, 81% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Menomonie; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMenomonie Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Menomonie College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Menomonie Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Menomonie Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Menomonie, WI

Comparing Menomonie 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity49
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime64

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