Curtiss, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 442, Curtiss's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Curtiss is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Clark County. The total population is 442. It ranks as the 559th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Curtiss is 22.7 years. This is 44% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 40.7% of the population under 18, Curtiss has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Curtiss is $68,523. This is 12% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 106% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $90,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Curtiss is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Curtiss is Hispanic or Latino, making up 81.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.6%) is well below the state average of 78.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (81.5% vs 8.0%).

Education

5.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 57.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Curtiss, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.