Hurley city, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hurley city is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Iron County. The total population is 1,438. It ranks as the 330th most populous out of 807 cities and towns in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hurley city is 56.3 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.7% 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 Hurley city is $42,188. This is 44% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $75,800. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Hurley city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hurley city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hurley city, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 807 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. For official data, visit data.census.gov.