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Stephenson, WI

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

3,552
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

61.3
years ∙ half population younger than 61.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
11.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Stephenson is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States.
Location
Town in Marinette County, WI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC45.241983° N, 88.136082° W
DMS45° 14′ 31.14″ N, 88° 08′ 09.90″ W

Population Density & area

20.94/sq mi (8.09/km²)
Total Area
176.7 sq mi (457.6 km²)
Land Area
169.6 sq mi (439.2 km²) · 96%
Water Area
7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) · 4%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

52.2% male
Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%
males per 100 females
Stephenson 109.2
Marinette County 103.4
Wisconsin 100.3

Nativity

1.2%
foreign-born population
98.8%Native
1.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Stephenson 1.2%
Marinette County 1.8%
Wisconsin 5.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

61.3
years ∙ half population younger than 61.3, half older
Stephenson
61.3
Marinette County
48.7
Wisconsin
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
110.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Stephenson 110.2
Marinette County 79.1
Wisconsin 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 12.2% 18.9% 21.4%
Working age (18-64) 47.6% 55.8% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 40.2% 25.3% 18.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 110.2 79.1 66.4
Child dependency ratio 25.6 33.8 35.6
Old-age dependency ratio 84.6 45.3 30.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
93.8%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic
3.8%
Other
1.2%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
11.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Stephenson 11.9%
Marinette County 12.6%
Wisconsin 37%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Stephenson population
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% 2.9% 8%
Mexican 1.1% 1.6% 5.4%
Puerto Rican 2.4% 1% 1.1%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.3% 0.3% 1.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96.2% 97.1% 92%
One race 95.2% 94.5% 88.3%
White 93.8% 93.4% 78.6%
Black or African American 0.6% 0.5% 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 0.3% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1% 2.6% 3.7%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.3% family
Family 61.3%
Non family 38.7%
% family households
Stephenson 61.3%
Marinette County 61.9%
Wisconsin 60.5%

Average household size

1.92
persons per household
Stephenson
1.92
Marinette County
2.16
Wisconsin
2.33

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Stephenson population
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total households 1,835 19,051 2,479,480
Average houshold size 1.92 2.16 2.33
Family households 1,124 11,791 1,500,296
Average family size 2.31 2.68 2.95
Married couple family 1,013 9,616 1,161,326
Other families 111 2,175 338,970
Male householder 54 829 112,650
Female householder 57 1,346 226,320
Non-family households 711 7,260 979,184
One-person households 630 6,121 781,452
Male householder 303 3,358 373,428
Senior (65+) living alone 183 1,327 109,743
Female householder 327 2,763 408,024
Senior (65+) living alone 191 1,549 210,915
Other living arrangements 81 1,139 197,732

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

4,476
housing units
Stephenson 4,476
Marinette County 29,484
Wisconsin 2,778,572

Occupancy status

41% occupied
Occupied 41%
Vacant 59%
vacancy rate
Stephenson 59%
Marinette County 35.4%
Wisconsin 10.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

87.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
87.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
12.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.2%

Median Year Built

1990
Half of houses were built before 1990, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
3.9%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
25.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
42.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
28.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.9 5.3 5.6
1–3 rooms 14.6% 14.1% 13.2%
4–6 rooms 66.4% 57.3% 52%
7+ rooms 19.1% 28.6% 34.9%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.9% 2% 2.1%
1 bedroom 8.2% 8.8% 10%
2 bedrooms 39.9% 32.4% 27.8%
3 bedrooms 37.5% 42.4% 40%
4+ bedrooms 12.5% 14.4% 20.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1990 1973 1975
Total housing units 4,476 29,484 2,778,572
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

91.7% owners
Renter-occupied 8.3%
Owner-occupied 91.7%
homeownership rate
Stephenson 91.7%
Marinette County 81.6%
Wisconsin 67.8%

Average household size

1.87
Owner-occupied
2.53
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Stephenson 1.87
Marinette County 2.25
Wisconsin 2.49

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total occupied units 1,835 19,051 2,479,480
Year moved in
2020 or later 14.9% 18.7% 23.1%
2010 to 2019 34.3% 33% 38%
2000 to 2009 20.8% 20.6% 17.1%
1999 or earlier 30% 27.8% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.3% 98.7% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.8% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0.7% 0.5% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2.2% 3.9% 6.4%
1 vehicle 27.3% 29.5% 33%
2 vehicles 48.5% 42.1% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 22% 24.5% 21.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 80.4% 77.7% 76.6%
Electricity 2.9% 9.9% 17.8%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 1.6% 1.4%
All other fuels 16.2% 10.3% 3.5%
No fuel used 0.5% 0.5% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 1.6% 0.6% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.1% 0.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.5% 0.4% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$174,600
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Stephenson
$174,600
Marinette County
$158,600
Wisconsin
$266,500

Housing Cost Burden

42.4%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
42.4%
Owners without a mortgage
11.7%
Renters
24.1%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Property value
Median Value $174,600 $158,600 $266,500
Under $100,000 13.2% 25.4% 9.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 44.3% 38.6% 23%
$200,000 - $300,000 25.3% 19.3% 25.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 11.1% 13.1% 29.4%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 5.1% 3.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 and more 1.1% 0.2% 1.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 44.5% 51.5% 61.1%
Without a mortgage 55.5% 48.5% 38.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,117 $1,205 $1,689
Without a mortgage $478 $480 $659
Gross rent
Median rent $— $795 $1,087

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

11.4%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Stephenson 11.4%
Marinette County 19.8%
Wisconsin 33.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

8.6%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Stephenson 8.6%
Marinette County 6.9%
Wisconsin 6.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

432
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
5.6%
K–12
84.3%
College / Undergraduate
4.4%
Graduate / Professional
5.8%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

6.9%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Stephenson
6.9%
Marinette County
21.9%
Wisconsin
39.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total enrolled (age 3+) 432 7,886 1,356,381
Nursery / preschool 5.6% 9.5% 5.3%
K–12 84.3% 74.6% 69.3%
Kindergarten 7.2% 5.5% 5.5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 44% 23% 20.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 11.8% 20.4% 21.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 21.3% 25.7% 22.3%
College or graduate school 10.2% 16% 25.3%
College, undergraduate 4.4% 12.8% 20.7%
Graduate, professional school 5.8% 3.2% 4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 6.9% 21.9% 39.8%
School type
Public school 88.7% 80.4% 82.4%
Private school 11.3% 19.6% 17.6%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,959
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
44.6%
Some college no degree
21.2%
Associates degree
14.2%
Bachelors degree
6.3%
Graduate or professional degree
5.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
63.6% · 36.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
57.5% · 42.5%
HS graduate
51.2% · 48.8%
Some college no degree
50.2% · 49.8%
Associates degree
77% · 23%
Bachelors degree
40.5% · 59.5%
Graduate or professional degree
20.5% · 79.5%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Population (25+) 2,959 31,486 4,099,973
Less than 9th grade 3.7% 2.1% 2.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.9% 4.8% 4.1%
High school diploma or GED 44.6% 37.2% 29.4%
Some college, no degree 21.2% 22.4% 19.5%
Associate's degree 14.2% 13.8% 11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 11.4% 19.8% 33.4%
Bachelor's degree 6.3% 14.2% 22%
Graduate or professional 5.1% 5.6% 11.4%
High School or higher 91.3% 93.1% 93.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$41,656
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$41,293
Some college or associates
$44,583
Bachelors degree
$56,875
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

3.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
37.5%
HS graduate
6.4%
Some college or associates
14.6%
Bachelors degree or higher
3.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $41,656 $47,766 $53,060
Less than high school graduate $— $33,125 $36,585
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $41,293 $40,877 $42,367
Some college or associate's degree $44,583 $49,807 $49,438
Bachelor's degree $56,875 $56,182 $66,239
Graduate or professional degree $— $68,966 $79,916
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 37.5% 24.1% 22.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6.4% 9.9% 12.2%
Some college or associate's degree 14.6% 8.1% 7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.3% 2.9% 3.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

3,161
residents 16 years and over
Stephenson 3,161
Marinette County 35,156
Wisconsin 4,805,425

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
34.8%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Stephenson 34.8%
Marinette County 54.8%
Wisconsin 63.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

47.2
years ∙ half are younger than 47.2, half older
Stephenson
47.2
Marinette County
42.4
Wisconsin
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

56.3% male
Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Stephenson 43.7
Marinette County 46.5
Wisconsin 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Stephenson
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total labor force 1,198 19,951 3,136,600
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.3% 4.9% 5.3%
20 to 24 years 5.2% 7.8% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 8.7% 8.9% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 5.6% 8.8% 10.2%
35 to 44 years 20.5% 21.2% 20.8%
45 to 54 years 24% 20.4% 19.2%
55 to 59 years 10.7% 12.3% 9.9%
60 to 64 years 14.2% 8.7% 8%
65 to 74 years 6.3% 6.2% 5.1%
75 years and over 1.6% 0.9% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 56.3% 53.5% 52.4%
Female 43.7% 46.5% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

37.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Stephenson
37.9%
Marinette County
56.7%
Wisconsin
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

41.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
34.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Stephenson 34.3%
Marinette County 53.2%
Wisconsin 61.9%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Stephenson
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 53.3% 54.7% 53.1%
20 to 24 years 48.8% 82.2% 81.9%
25 to 29 years 84.6% 87% 87.5%
30 to 34 years 100% 84.6% 86.5%
35 to 44 years 88.5% 88.7% 87%
45 to 54 years 87.2% 86.6% 86.4%
55 to 59 years 55.9% 72.5% 78.2%
60 to 64 years 33.7% 44.3% 60.1%
65 to 74 years 8.7% 19.7% 24.2%
75 years and over 3.3% 4.3% 6.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 41.3% 60.3% 68.7%
Female 34.3% 53.2% 61.9%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 37.1% 56.2% 64.7%
Black or African American 0% 53% 60.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 79.2% 69.2% 62.4%
Asian 0% 31.3% 72.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 64.5%
Some Other Race 90% 79.2% 70.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 69.8% 71.3% 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 65.9% 69.8% 72.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

8.3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Stephenson
8.3%
Marinette County
3.4%
Wisconsin
3.2%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

12.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Stephenson 12.7%
Marinette County 4%
Wisconsin 3.5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Stephenson
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 20.2% 7.8%
20 to 24 years 0% 3.9% 6.1%
25 to 29 years 0% 1.6% 3.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 0.5% 3.2%
35 to 44 years 18.7% 4.1% 2.5%
45 to 54 years 18.5% 2.9% 2.4%
55 to 59 years 0% 1.6% 2.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.2% 2%
65 to 74 years 0% 2.1% 2.1%
75 years and over 0% 9.7% 1.8%
By gender
Male 12.7% 4% 3.5%
Female 2.5% 2.8% 3%
By race, ethnicity
White 8.9% 3.4% 2.7%
Black or African American —% 29.6% 9.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 4.2% 6.6%
Asian —% 3.6% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 1.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.4% 4.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 1.6% 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.4% 4.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,099
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Stephenson 1,099
Marinette County 19,258
Wisconsin 3,031,042
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

68%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Stephenson 68%
Marinette County 71%
Wisconsin 71%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Stephenson, WI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 15.7%
Agriculture 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 11.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Agriculture employs the most men — 21.1% of 589 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 25.1% of 510 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Stephenson
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total employed population 1,099 19,258 3,031,042
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 12.3% 4.6% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Construction 7.6% 5.5% 6.3%
Manufacturing 15.7% 28.4% 17.9%
Wholesale trade 3.5% 2.2% 2.3%
Retail trade 10.1% 10% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7.5% 3.9% 4.2%
Utilities 0.8% 1.5% 0.8%
Information 1.7% 0.6% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0.8% 2.7% 4.9%
Real estate and leasing 0.7% 1% 1.2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.2% 2.4% 6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 7.4% 1.9% 3.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.8% 6% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 11.6% 13.3% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 4% 1.4% 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 5.5% 6.2% 5.7%
Other services 1.2% 4.7% 4.2%
Government 0.7% 3.3% 3.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

71% Private
Government 5.3%
Private Employment 71%
Self Employed 23.7%
Private employment (%)
Stephenson 71%
Marinette County 75.9%
Wisconsin 78.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

23.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 5%
Unincorporated business 18.7%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Stephenson
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Private wage & salary 71% 75.9% 78.5%
For-profit company employees 68.2% 68% 68.8%
Not-for-profit employees 2.7% 7.9% 9.7%
Self-employed 23.7% 11.5% 8.6%
Incorporated business 5% 3.8% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 18.7% 7.6% 5.1%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 5.3% 12.6% 12.9%
Local government 3.5% 9.3% 7.4%
State government 0.7% 1.2% 3.9%
Federal government 1.1% 2% 1.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

15.8% WFH
Work from home 15.8%
Commute to work 84.2%
Working from home (%)
Stephenson 15.8%
Marinette County 7.9%
Wisconsin 13.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

26.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Stephenson 26.4
Marinette County 21.1
Wisconsin 22.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Stephenson
Employed residents 16+.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total employed population 1,099 19,258 3,031,042
Worked from home 15.8% 7.9% 13.1%
Drove Alone 74% 80.8% 74.4%
Carpooled 9.7% 6.7% 7.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 1.1%
Walked 0.5% 2.5% 2.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 2% 1.6%
Commuting population 918 17,425 2,594,090
Mean travel time (minutes) 26.4 21.1 22.2
Less than 5 minutes 15.8% 7.1% 4.4%
5 to 14 minutes 19.2% 39.7% 30%
15 to 29 minutes 22.4% 30.2% 38.3%
30 to 44 minutes 15.4% 11.3% 17.2%
45 to 59 minutes 13.4% 4.1% 5.3%
60 to 89 minutes 12.7% 4.7% 3.1%
90 minutes or more 1.1% 2.9% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$65,474
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Stephenson $65,474
Marinette County $55,133
Wisconsin $60,659
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

58 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Stephenson 58¢
Marinette County 78¢
Wisconsin 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Stephenson, WI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$83,750
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $83,750
Agriculture $77,679
Manufacturing $73,933
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $100,518, compared to $73,750 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $81,500, compared to $42,470 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Stephenson
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Median Earnings $65,474 $55,133 $60,659
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $77,679 $40,701 $46,486
Mining and logging $— $62,143 $73,112
Construction $68,750 $56,650 $65,977
Manufacturing $73,933 $60,280 $61,354
Wholesale trade $— $54,219 $64,778
Retail trade $56,250 $40,633 $46,979
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $83,750 $62,335 $60,013
Utilities $— $65,938 $90,904
Information $— $66,250 $72,002
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $50,378 $74,675
Real estate and leasing $— $51,989 $61,911
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $73,906 $86,043
Corporate management $— $136,181 $92,826
Administrative and waste services $— $50,385 $48,677
Education and health services
Educational services $— $60,288 $61,353
Health care and social assistance $41,845 $44,886 $57,200
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $39,444 $62,763 $49,930
Accommodation and food services $— $42,660 $36,269
Other services $— $51,738 $50,871
Government $— $68,295 $69,987
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$65,438
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $65,438
Own incorporated business $56,346
Own unincorporated business $55,875
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $74,406, compared to $73,750 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $43,611, compared to $42,470 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Stephenson
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $65,438 $54,421 $60,034
Not-for-profit employees $— $52,283 $61,315
Self-employed
Incorporated business $56,346 $66,538 $68,647
Unincorporated business $55,875 $40,591 $47,687
Government
Local government $— $61,793 $62,498
State government $— $67,396 $66,842
Federal government $— $74,722 $68,902
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Stephenson, WI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$81,750
Workers in Business and finance occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Business and finance $81,750
Sales $75,500
Production $72,578
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $141,000 versus $73,750 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $60,714 versus $42,470 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Stephenson
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Median earnings(Total) $65,474 $55,133 $60,659
Management and business
Management $66,250 $81,758 $87,301
Business and finance $81,750 $54,250 $76,063
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $63,403 $92,757
Architecture and engineering $— $79,483 $88,425
Sciences $— $54,426 $68,727
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $53,977 $56,764
Legal $— $48,851 $92,953
Education, Training and Library $— $57,218 $58,575
Arts, design and media $— $59,583 $63,557
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $83,774 $87,659
Health technicians $— $36,771 $52,448
Healthcare support $— $37,970 $38,780
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $78,214 $58,066
Law enforcement $— $88,242 $78,950
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $39,167 $31,753
Building and grounds cleaning $— $32,423 $40,424
Personal care and service $— $40,651 $36,667
Sales and office
Sales $75,500 $49,181 $61,218
Office and Administrative Support $40,446 $43,500 $48,578
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $29,063 $42,516
Construction and extraction $66,938 $56,977 $62,013
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $39,306 $52,368 $61,430
Production and transportation
Production $72,578 $53,305 $51,406
Transportation $— $59,196 $60,450
Material moving $— $43,684 $43,165
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$56,550
Median household income in Stephenson
Median household income (USD)
Stephenson
$56,550
Marinette County
$63,809
Wisconsin
$77,485
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stephenson, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$33,881
Per capita income in Stephenson
Per capita income (USD)
Stephenson
$33,881
Marinette County
$36,118
Wisconsin
$43,373
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Stephenson, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$68,223
Average household income in Stephenson
Avg household income (USD)
Stephenson
$68,223
Marinette County
$79,117
Wisconsin
$101,466
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stephenson, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$68,223
Mean household income
$56,550
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Stephenson $11,673
Marinette County $15,308
Wisconsin $23,981
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Stephenson
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Stephenson and peer geographies.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total households 1,835 19,051 2,479,480
Median household income $56,550 $63,809 $77,485
Mean household income $68,223 $79,117 $101,466
Mean-median gap $11,673 $15,308 $23,981
Family households 1,124 11,791 1,500,296
Median family income $63,684 $76,617 $100,141
Mean family income $75,870 $93,031 $123,947
Mean-median gap $12,186 $16,414 $23,806
Non-family households 711 7,260 979,184
Median non-family income $34,205 $42,253 $47,939
Mean non-family income $43,851 $51,701 $62,751
Mean-median gap $9,646 $9,448 $14,812
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $33,881 $36,118 $43,373
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

43.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Stephenson
43.2%
Marinette County
66.4%
Wisconsin
76%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
59.2% of households (1,086) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $29,486
SSI (disability)
8.9% of households (163) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $15,297
Cash Assistance
2% of households (36) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $15,297
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.3% of households (262) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Stephenson
Share of households receiving each income type
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total households 1,835 19,051 2,479,480
Wage-based income
With earnings 43% 66% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 59% 43% 33%
Average social security income $29,486 $24,694 $25,671
Retirement income 42% 32% 27%
Average retirement income $23,359 $26,955 $30,282
SSI (Supplemental security) 9% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $15,297 $12,387 $12,238
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 14% 12% 11%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$63,684
Family households earn $63,684, compared to $34,205 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$56,550
Family households
$63,684
Nonfamily households
$34,205
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$66,895
Married-couple families earn $66,895, compared to $44,688 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$63,684
Married-couple families
$66,895
Other family types
$44,688
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Stephenson
Median household and family income by household size in Stephenson, compared with peer geographies.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Total households 1,835 19,051 2,479,480
Household income by size
1-person $29,348 $37,346 $41,558
2-person $61,100 $70,542 $89,026
3-person $— $85,611 $108,343
4-person $119,315 $98,094 $126,033
5-person $102,604 $93,370 $121,135
6-person $— $124,079 $115,321
7-person or more $— $135,059 $112,868
Total families 1,124 11,791 1,500,296
Family income by size
2-person $61,250 $69,926 $87,183
3-person $31,307 $86,585 $106,978
4-person $118,601 $95,938 $127,769
5-person $— $90,438 $122,977
6-person $— $130,063 $116,570
7-person or more $— $132,250 $106,648
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

46.77%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.23%
of all household income
Top 20%
46.77%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.23% — meaning the top 20% hold 14 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$273,924
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.43%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
20.08%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $273,924 and hold 20.08% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.43%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
44.1%
$50K - $100K
33.8%
$100K - $150K
16.2%
$150K - $200K
2.2%
Over $200K
3.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

22.1%
of all households, 407 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Stephenson 22.1%
Marinette County 26.6%
Wisconsin 37.7%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Stephenson
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Stephenson, compared with peer geographies.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Median household income $56,550 $63,809 $77,485
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 9.6% 4% 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.3% 3%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 7.2% 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 9.3% 7.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 13.3% 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.4% 21.1% 17.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 15.2% 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 16.4% 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.2% 6.5% 9.4%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 3.7% 9.2%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 30.7% 23.8% 20.2%
Share below $75,000 67.5% 58.2% 48.5%
Share above $100,000 22.1% 26.6% 37.7%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.43
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Stephenson 0.43
Marinette County 0.4
Wisconsin 0.44
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$159,553
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Stephenson
$159,553
Marinette County
$177,496
Wisconsin
$244,598
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Stephenson
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $27,532 $31,694 $34,620
Lower 20% $43,929 $52,979 $61,940
Middle 20% $66,210 $77,028 $95,213
Upper 20% $105,221 $115,591 $144,753
Top 5% threshold $164,514 $186,043 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $11,027 $17,904 $18,885
Lower 20% $34,796 $42,107 $48,537
Middle 20% $55,342 $64,380 $77,841
Upper 20% $80,398 $93,698 $117,470
Top 20% $159,553 $177,496 $244,598
Top 5% $273,924 $280,431 $427,600
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.23% 4.53% 3.73%
Lower 20% 10.2% 10.64% 9.57%
Middle 20% 16.22% 16.27% 15.34%
Upper 20% 23.57% 23.69% 23.15%
Top 20% 46.77% 44.87% 48.21%
Top 5% 20.08% 17.72% 21.07%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Stephenson due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,750 White households (95.4% of all households), the median household income is $56,720.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Stephenson
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Marinette County and Wisconsin.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
All Residents $56,550 $63,809 $77,485
White $56,720 $63,935 $80,923
Black or African American $— $44,088 $43,296
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $28,750 $59,670
Asian $— $66,204 $90,216
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $62,288
Some Other Race $— $27,340 $62,564
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $67,679 $69,784
Hispanic or Latino $29,137 $38,750 $64,859
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

14.4%
14.4% of residents, or 508 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Stephenson
14.4%
Marinette County
9.8%
Wisconsin
10.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.6%
1.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 12 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Stephenson
1.6%
Marinette County
2%
Wisconsin
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

21.3%
21.3% of children under 18, or 85 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Stephenson
21.3%
Marinette County
10%
Wisconsin
12.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

8.8%
8.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 126 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Stephenson
8.8%
Marinette County
9.2%
Wisconsin
9.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
Overall poverty rate 14.4% 9.8% 10.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 21.3% 10% 12.8%
Under 5 years 0% 9.4% 13.9%
5 to 17 years 24.3% 10.2% 12.4%
18 to 64 years 17.6% 9.9% 10.2%
18 to 34 years 22.6% 12.6% 14.2%
35 to 64 years 16.3% 8.9% 8%
65 years and over 8.8% 9.2% 9.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 11.8% 8.9% 9.5%
Female 17.3% 10.7% 11.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.6% 2% 2%
Worked part time or part year 23.5% 13.1% 14.5%
Did not work 16.1% 16.2% 18.6%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

17.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
17.7%
Family
9.1%
Nonfamily
31.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

9.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
9.1%
Married-couple
7%
Other families
27.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Stephenson
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 9.1% 7.3% 6.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 29.8% 22%
Householder 25 to 44 years 24% 8.4% 9.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10.5% 7.2% 4.4%
Householder 65 years and over 3.6% 5.4% 4.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 31.4% 17.9% 17%
Householder under 25 years 82.3% 33.3% 33.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 6.2% 10.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 38.6% 24% 18.8%
Householder 65 years and over 18.6% 15.7% 16%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
12% of White residents, or 398 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
100% of Black or African American residents, or 21 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Stephenson
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Stephenson and peer geographies.
Stephenson Marinette County Wisconsin
All Residents 14.4% 9.8% 10.6%
White 12% 9.3% 8.4%
Black or African American 100% 38.5% 27.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 82% 67.2% 21.7%
Asian 0% 2.6% 13.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 5.9% 19.1%
Some Other Race 0% 20.1% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 49.4% 13% 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 65.9% 16.5% 17.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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