Demographics & People — New Glarus, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,276 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 43.0 |
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| Total Households | 884 |
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| Family Households | 594 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0882 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,171 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 28 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 978 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 494 |
| Swiss | 471 |
| Irish | 445 |
| Norwegian | 295 |
| English | 230 |
| Other groups | 173 |
| Italian | 93 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| Swedish | 79 |
Language
| English Only | 2,149 |
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| Spanish | 40 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,214 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 152 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,763 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Glarus, Wisconsin.
