Franks Field, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Franks Field'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

Franks Field is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Ashland County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 798th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franks Field is 58.2 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franks Field is $22,917. This is 70% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 72% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.7%. This is 229% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Franks Field, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franks Field is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 6.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.3%) is well below the state average of 78.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 2.9%).

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Franks Field, 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.