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Medford

County:
Taylor County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.537
State:
Wisconsin

Medford is a city located in Taylor County, Wisconsin. Medford has a 2026 population of 4,730. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Medford is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 8.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,351 in 2020.

The median household income in Medford is $59,842 with a poverty rate of 7.92%. The median age in Medford is 49.5 years: 49.4 years for males, and 49.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males.

4.7K
Total Population
1,042
Density (mi²)
63 1.35%
Growth

Medford Population

Medford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,730631.35%
20254,667631.37%
20244,604891.97%
20234,5151222.78%
20224,393932.16%
20214,300-50-1.15%
20204,351621.45%
20194,289-17-0.39%
20184,30660.14%
20174,300-6-0.14%
20164,306120.28%
20154,294-14-0.32%
20144,308-10-0.23%
20134,318230.54%
20124,295-53-1.22%
20114,348-8-0.18%
20104,356300.69%
20004,350671.56%
19904,2832486.15%
19804,03558116.82%
19703,4541945.95%
19603,26046116.47%
19502,79900%

Median Age

Overall: 49.5 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 49.4 years

Medford Adults

There are 3,737 adults, (1,084 of whom are seniors) in Medford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,291 (51.7%)
Male: 2,140 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Medford includes 94.34% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,18094.34%
Two or more races1573.54%
Other race471.06%
Asian320.72%
Black or African American150.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races892.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,18094.34%
Two or more races681.53%
Other race471.06%
Asian320.72%
Black or African American150.34%

Medford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Medford 's average per capita income is $46,146. Household income levels show a median of $59,842. The poverty rate stands at 7.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,856-
Families$87,227$96,717
Households$59,842$75,744
Non Families$46,081$54,037

$46,146

Average Income

$59,842

Median Household Income

7.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)