Fenwood, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Fenwood'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

Fenwood is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Marathon County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 770th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fenwood is 51.3 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 18.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fenwood is $78,750. This is 2% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 17.5%. This is 440% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $165,600. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Fenwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fenwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.9% of all residents.

Education

8.0% 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 76% 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 97.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fenwood, 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.