Cross Plains Population

1880–2026

4,198

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cross Plains. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,198+160.38%
20254,182+170.41%
20244,165+441.07%
20234,121+511.25%
20224,070-20.05%
20214,072-320.78%
20204,104-220.53%
20194,126+130.32%
20184,113-70.17%
20174,120+842.08%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cross Plains is growing faster than Wisconsin, and slower than Dane County and the U.S.

  • Dane County+4.9%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Cross Plains+2.0%
  • Wisconsin+1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cross Plains Demographics

38.9median age

Median age

Female40.7 yrs
Male35.3 yrs

Adults

2,965
560 seniors (65+) · 19% of adults2,405 other adults

Sex

Female 50.9% · 2,089Male 49.1% · 2,018

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 41 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cross Plains Income

$105,145median household income

Median household income

$105,145

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$64,264

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

1.3%

About 1 in 76 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cross Plains Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%62%52%
Never married28%32%25%
Divorced9%4%13%
Widowed6%2%10%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201