Tomah is a city located in Monroe County Wisconsin. Tomah has a 2024 population of 9,413. Tomah is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,568 in 2020.
The average household income in Tomah is $73,156 with a poverty rate of 12.85%. The median age in Tomah is 41.9 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tomah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,772 | 92.08% |
| Two or more races | 348 | 3.65% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 133 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 56 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,352 | 2.11 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 2,242 | 1.22 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Married | 1,484 | 3.05 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 417 | 3.19 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 209 | 2.89 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 413 | 6.05% |
| Associates Degree | 655 | 9.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,089 | 15.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 630 | 9.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,145 | 31.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 177 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 1,713 | 25.11% |
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 | 6,359 | 5,803 | 1,567 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 117 | 17 |
| Native American | 112 | 112 | 28 |
| Black | 109 | 83 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 99 | 58 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 39 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 69.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,699 | $43,571 | $47,012 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,323 | $77,313 | $58,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,453 | $46,042 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,181 | $46,149 | $33,421 |
| Overall | $45,826 | $51,102 | $37,325 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $51,328 | $30,472 |
$45,826
Average Earnings
$51,102
Average Male
$37,325
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.58% of Tomah residents speak only English, while 2.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,456 | 1,131 | 13.38% |
| Black | 182 | 53 | 29.12% |
| Native | 133 | 8 | 6.02% |
12.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.42%
Male Poverty Rate
15.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tomah is Black, with 29.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tomah is Native, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.87% |
| Some College | 9.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.47% |
| Female Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Employed | 4.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,327 | $93,548 |
| Households | $55,203 | $73,156 |
| Married Families | $92,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,307 | $51,139 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,100
Number of Veterans
982
Male Veterans
118
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 395 |
| First Gulf War | 371 |
| Second Gulf War | 319 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 292 |
| 65 to 74 | 270 |
| 35 to 54 | 256 |
| 75+ | 248 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 989 | 14% |
| Native American | 50 | 44.64% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 17.69% |
| Black | 20 | 12.27% |
| Asian | 15 | 48.39% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 8.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
72.47%
Born in Tomah
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.05%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
98.3% of Tomah residents were born in the United States, with 72.47% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,220 | -38 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 9,258 | -39 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 9,297 | -39 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 9,336 | -38 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 9,374 | -39 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 9,413 | -39 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 9,452 | 30 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 9,422 | -73 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 9,495 | -73 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 9,568 | 193 | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 9,375 | 19 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 9,356 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 9,359 | 38 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 9,321 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 9,336 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 9,328 | -21 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 9,349 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 9,338 | 22 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 9,316 | 107 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 9,209 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,419 | 849 | 11.22% |
| 1990 | 7,570 | 366 | 5.08% |
| 1980 | 7,204 | 1,557 | 27.57% |
| 1970 | 5,647 | 326 | 6.13% |
| 1960 | 5,321 | 561 | 11.79% |
| 1950 | 4,760 | 943 | 24.71% |
| 1940 | 3,817 | 463 | 13.8% |
| 1930 | 3,354 | 97 | 2.98% |
| 1920 | 3,257 | -162 | -4.74% |
| 1910 | 3,419 | 579 | 20.39% |
| 1900 | 2,840 | -6,380 | -69.2% |