Fern, Wisconsin Population

The population of Fern town is 179, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
179
Total Population
68.2
Median age
41.34%
Female population %
141.9:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
70-74 years
Largest age group
179.7
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Fern town's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Fern town is 68.2, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Fern town's population under 18 was 8.38%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Fern town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 55.87% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Fern town, 8.38% were under the age of 15, 0.56% aged 15 to 29, 35.20% aged 30 to 64, 55.87% aged 65 to 84, and 0.00% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Fern town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Fern, Wisconsin population by age group. The largest age group was 70-74 years with a poulation of 54 (30.17% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 31 less females than males in Fern town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 41.34% females and 58.66% males in Fern, Wisconsin.
  • The Fern, Wisconsin gender ratio is 141.9:100 i.e. 141.9 men to 100 women (1.419).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 70-74 years with a population of 52.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 30.
The grouped bar chart shows Fern, Wisconsin population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 70-74 years (52) | Female # 65-69 years (30). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Fern town's population is non diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Fern town population: 100% are White.
  • Fern town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 179 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Fern town is White with a population of 179 (100% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Fern, Wisconsin population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Fern, Wisconsin population by race. The largest racial group in Fern town is White with a population of 179 (100% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Fern town's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 180 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, Fern town's population increased by 5 (3.27%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Fern town's population increased by 17 (10.76%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fern town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 137.
The graph shows Fern town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fern town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 180. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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