Hawkins, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Hawkins, Wisconsin Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hawkins, Wisconsin had a total population of 322, the 618th largest village in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $41,250, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 47% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 3.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%.

Hawkins Quick Facts

Population 322

Median Household Income $41,250

Median Home Value $72,500

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment Rate 0.9%

Median Age 54.7 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.3%

High School Graduation Rate 71.6%

Diversity Index 2/100

Population 322 618th of 808

Median Income $41,250 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 16.5% 32% higher than national

Median Home Value $72,500 bottom 10%

How Hawkins Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	347	322	-7.2%
Median household income	$36,083	$41,250	+14.3%
Median home value	$60,600	$72,500	+19.6%

How Hawkins Compares

Median Household Income

Hawkins

$41,250

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hawkins

$72,500

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 37.3%

$50K-$100K 23.9%

$100K+ 16.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

11.3%

$25K-$30K

21.1%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

2.8%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

9.9%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

2.8%

$150K-$200K

2.1%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

0.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

40.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $761/mo 22.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

14.0%

35-54

17.7%

55-74

33.9%

75+

15.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Hawkins Rankings in Wisconsin

#618 Population of 808

#757 Median Income of 788

#785 Education of 808

#791 Home Value of 799

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Other Cities in Rusk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ladysmith	3,227	$41,719	19.0%	$124,200
Bruce	900	$52,667	16.9%	$87,100
Sheldon	220	$37,315	15.0%	$118,400
Weyerhaeuser	161	$61,250	19.3%	$95,000
Tony	123	$81,250	7.3%	$85,000
Glen Flora	89	$68,750	18.0%	$115,000
Conrath	70	N/A	1.4%	$153,100
Ingram	44	$48,750	13.6%	$97,500

Cities Similar to Hawkins

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Waukau	325	N/A	$189,400	3.4%	1.8%
Ridgeland	313	$40,156	$122,200	6.5%	18.3%
Gratiot	305	$42,344	$151,300	12.1%	31.1%
Winter	285	$41,204	$87,900	27.4%	25.3%
Mission	349	$46,875	$122,100	14.7%	35.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 322, Hawkins'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

Hawkins is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Rusk County. The total population is 322. It ranks as the 618th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hawkins is 54.7 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 15.5% 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 Hawkins is $41,250. This is 47% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $72,500. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Hawkins is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hawkins has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

3.3% 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 90% 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 71.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hawkins, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hawkins, Wisconsin?

Hawkins, Wisconsin has a population of 322 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hawkins, WI?

The median household income in Hawkins is $41,250, which is 49% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hawkins, WI?

The poverty rate in Hawkins is 16.5%. This means approximately 53 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hawkins, Wisconsin?

Hawkins's population is 98.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hawkins, WI?

The median home value in Hawkins is $72,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.

How educated is Hawkins, Wisconsin?

3.3% of adults (25+) in Hawkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.