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Abbotsford, Wisconsin
Abbotsford, city, mostly in Clark County (73.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Abbotsford had 2,413 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,275 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,024 (±276). GEOID 5500100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,413
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,275 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,024 ±276
Median household income
$68,580
±$12,300 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$151,500
±$21,954 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$888
±$64 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Abbotsford and what county is it in?
Abbotsford is a city mostly in Clark County (73.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 768 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 1,665 | 73.2% |
| Marathon County | 610 | 26.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Abbotsford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,413 people lived in Abbotsford on July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 2,275 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,024 (±276).
| Measure | Abbotsford | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,024 ±276 | 34,739 | no clear change |
| Households | 719 ±88 | 12,839 | −151 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.30 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 810 ±104 | 14,961 | no clear change |
Abbotsford's population since 2000
From 1,956 in 2000 to 2,413 in 2025: up 23.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Abbotsford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Abbotsford?
The median resident of Abbotsford is 38.2 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.2%. 18.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Abbotsford | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±6.7 | 36.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±7.3 pts | 29.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±4.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±4.4 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.2% ±9.2 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.3% ±8.8 pts | 90.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.5% ±6.8 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.3% ±7.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±3.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.4% ±7.0 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.3% ±7.3 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0% ±3.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±2.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.3% ±10.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 11.7% ±10.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Abbotsford earn?
Half of Abbotsford's 719 households earn less than $68,580 a year (±$12,300), against $67,400 in Clark County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $57,648 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Abbotsford | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,580 ±$12,300 | $67,400 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,914 ±$8,578 | $87,875 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,966 ±$3,870 | $32,627 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% ±4.4 pts | 12.1% | −10.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±6.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.4% ±6.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±4.4 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±5.3 pts | 78.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Abbotsford?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Abbotsford's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 by its owner (±$21,954). The median renter pays $888 a month including utilities, and 23.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Abbotsford | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,500 ±$21,954 | $172,800 | +$24,492 |
| Median gross rent | $888 ±$64 | $823 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.1% ±13.8 pts | 22.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,291 ±$119 | $1,353 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4% ±7.6 pts | 78.5% | −10.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.6% ±7.6 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 810 ±104 | 14,961 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.4% ±19.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.0% ±7.9 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% ±4.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6% ±8.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±4.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6% ±6.2 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±4.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Abbotsford building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Abbotsford in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 6.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Abbotsford work and get to work?
81.2% of Abbotsford's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Abbotsford | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6% ±5.3 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±4.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2% ±5.1 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±4.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.8 min ±2.8 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Abbotsford?
No census tract lies mostly in Abbotsford; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Clark County | 4,881 | $62,976 |
| Tract 22Marathon County | 3,455 | $67,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Abbotsford) · Census block assignment files
How does Abbotsford compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Abbotsford is the 7,017th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 243rd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Abbotsford ranks 716th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 243rd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 65th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 284th | 914 |
| Median household income | 716th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 890th | 911 |
| Median home value | 868th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 565th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 253rd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 871st | 914 |
| Median age | 768th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 826th | 914 |
| Work from home | 679th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 780th | 914 |
Abbotsford's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Abbotsford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Abbotsford?
15 of the 57 figures for Abbotsford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Abbotsford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Abbotsford.