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Schofield, WI


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Schofield, Wisconsin

Schofield, Wisconsin, in Marathon county, is 73 miles NW of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 154 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Wausau metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,117 people people live in Schofield.

The People and Families of Schofield

In Schofield, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Schofield, 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 city.

Schofield is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Schofield had a median family income of $50,850. It turns out that Schofield is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,500) in Schofield than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Schofield Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Schofield, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Schofield, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Schofield, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system. Commuters in Schofield enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Schofield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Schofield Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Schofield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Schofield Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Schofield Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Schofield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Schofield, WI

Comparing Schofield 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 Men109
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes26

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