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The City of Medford had a population of 4,431 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Medford is located at latitude 45.1386 and longitude -90.3401 in Taylor County. The formal boundaries for the City of Medford encompass a land area of 4.48 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Taylor County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Medford has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,431 (100%) |
| Population Density | 977 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,842 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,908 |
| Median Home Value | $186,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,250 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,189 (52.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 930 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 131 (5.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,119 |
| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
| Family Households | 987 (46.6%) |
The table below compares Medford to the other 808 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Wisconsin by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 169 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 238 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 576 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 371 | 54th |
| Diversity Index | # 589 | 27th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Wisconsin Census Data Comparison Tool.
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