Birnamwood Authority

Birnamwood is a middle-income village of 643 with home prices 1.9× below the Wisconsin median.

Birnamwood, Wisconsin

Population in Birnamwood stands at 643 — placing it among the smaller communities of Marathon County, Wisconsin. The median household income stands at $63,750.

Definition and scope

Birnamwood is a chartered municipality within Marathon County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Wausau, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Birnamwood has approximately 643 residents. The median age is 50.2 years. Roughly 63% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $143,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Birnamwood is $63,750. Poverty rate stands at 11.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 10.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Birnamwood:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

Norrie Brook Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Langlade County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Tomah, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Birnamwood sits at an elevation of 1,290 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 4b.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.