Wild Rose, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 903, Wild Rose'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

Wild Rose is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Waushara County. The total population is 903. It ranks as the 415th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wild Rose is 47.9 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 12.4% 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 Wild Rose is $48,750. This is 37% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Wild Rose is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wild Rose is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.4% vs 8.0%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 78.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wild Rose, 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.