Black River Falls is a city located in Jackson County Wisconsin. Black River Falls has a 2024 population of 3,612. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Black River Falls is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,510 in 2020.
The average household income in Black River Falls is $72,297 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Black River Falls is 40.2 years: 37.8 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Black River Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,248 | 92.43% |
| Two or more races | 120 | 3.41% |
| Native American | 107 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,723 | 1.93 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 945 | 1.07 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 671 | 2.95 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 90 | 3.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 17 | 2.76 | 0 | 100 |
2.97
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 1.61% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 335 | 13.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,224 | 49.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.33% |
| Some College | 508 | 20.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,334 | 2,262 | 515 |
| Native American | 107 | 106 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,181 | $0 | $29,828 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $0 | $71,875 |
| High School Graduate | $33,258 | $37,750 | $23,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,548 | $43,409 | $34,811 |
| Some College | $62,036 | $69,853 | $60,250 |
$39,548
Average Earnings
$43,409
Average Male
$34,811
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.9% of Black River Falls residents speak only English, while 2.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,138 | 362 | 11.54% |
| Native | 101 | 27 | 26.73% |
| Multiple | 118 | 9 | 7.63% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.97%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Black River Falls is Native, with 26.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black River Falls is Multiple, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83.33% |
| High School | 16.28% |
| Some College | 7.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.78% |
| Male Employed | 6.58% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,167 | $108,225 |
| Households | $57,712 | $72,297 |
| Married Families | $95,655 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,954 | $42,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
285
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 8.36% |
| Native American | 49 | 45.79% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 40.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.8%
Born in Black River Falls
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
98.38% of Black River Falls residents were born in the United States, with 77.8% having been born in Wisconsin. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,740 | 25 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 3,715 | 26 | 0.7% |
| 2027 | 3,689 | 26 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 3,663 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 3,638 | 26 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 3,612 | 25 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,587 | 124 | 3.58% |
| 2022 | 3,463 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 3,480 | -30 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 3,510 | 33 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 3,477 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 3,474 | -31 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 3,505 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 3,513 | -32 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,545 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 3,560 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 3,569 | -13 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 3,582 | -11 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 3,593 | -20 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 3,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,618 | 128 | 3.67% |
| 1990 | 3,490 | 56 | 1.63% |
| 1980 | 3,434 | 161 | 4.92% |
| 1970 | 3,273 | 78 | 2.44% |
| 1960 | 3,195 | 371 | 13.14% |
| 1950 | 2,824 | 285 | 11.22% |
| 1940 | 2,539 | -1,201 | -32.11% |