DeForest is a village located in Columbia County Wisconsin. DeForest has a 2024 population of 11,193. DeForest is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,848 in 2020.
The average household income in DeForest is $109,426 with a poverty rate of 9.15%. The median age in DeForest is 37.2 years: 35.3 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeForest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,940 | 83.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,330 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 286 | 2.66% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 1.58% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,145 | 2.59 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 2,215 | 3.03 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 1,124 | 1.2 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Female | 612 | 3.31 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 194 | 3.29 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 2.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,031 | 14.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,997 | 28.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 885 | 12.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,577 | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.13% |
| Some College | 1,439 | 20.28% |
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 | 6,465 | 6,361 | 2,634 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 294 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 247 | 96 |
| Asian | 122 | 122 | 24 |
| Black | 90 | 90 | 48 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,754 | $68,537 | $56,848 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,786 | $103,510 | $60,903 |
| High School Graduate | $38,705 | $56,806 | $20,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,698 | $63,866 | $52,295 |
| Some College | $55,097 | $56,687 | $50,952 |
$58,698
Average Earnings
$63,866
Average Male
$52,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.3% of DeForest residents speak only English, while 2.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,836 | 462 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 856 | 408 | 47.66% |
| Multiple | 1,330 | 268 | 20.15% |
| Asian | 286 | 172 | 60.14% |
| Other | 37 | 20 | 54.05% |
9.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.42%
Male Poverty Rate
11.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeForest is Asian, with 60.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeForest is White, with 5.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.9% |
| High School | 15.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.3% |
| Some College | 1.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,892 | $118,421 |
| Households | $97,381 | $109,426 |
| Married Families | $122,002 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,435 | $62,260 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
391
Number of Veterans
378
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 24 | 14.55% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.76% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
74.12%
Born in DeForest
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
97.3% of DeForest residents were born in the United States, with 74.12% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,625 | 87 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 11,538 | 86 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 11,452 | 86 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 11,366 | 87 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 11,279 | 86 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 11,193 | 86 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 11,107 | 225 | 2.07% |
| 2022 | 10,882 | 28 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 10,854 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 10,848 | 138 | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 10,710 | 158 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 10,552 | 157 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 10,395 | 678 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 9,717 | 151 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 9,566 | 72 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 9,494 | 99 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 9,395 | 120 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 9,275 | 148 | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 9,127 | 138 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 8,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,368 | 2,486 | 50.92% |
| 1990 | 4,882 | 1,515 | 45% |
| 1980 | 3,367 | -8,258 | -71.04% |