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Bangor, WI
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,517
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
904
ZIP codes
0
Bangor and its ZIP codes
Bangor at a glance
- Bangor is about 8.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,250, 5% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,000 (18% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Bangor, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bangor, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,250
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (673), Norwegian Americans (318), Irish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Crosse County. PPP loans are for Bangor.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,973
70,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,407
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.68B
FY 2026, $22,150 per person
How people get to work
Bangor, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bangor, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
727
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
408
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bangor, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Bangor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RocklandVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| West SalemVillage | 4.3 mi | 3.3 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| SpartaCity | 9.5 mi | 8 |
| MindoroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| OnalaskaCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| MelvinaVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| French IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| La CrosseCity | 13 mi | 21.7 |
| Coon ValleyVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HolmenVillage | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| CashtonVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| CataractCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Brice PrairieCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| La Crescent, MNCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| MelroseVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bangor, WI in?
- Bangor is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Bangor, WI?
- About 1,517 people live in Bangor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bangor?
- Nearby places include Rockland (4.2 mi), West Salem (4.3 mi), St. Joseph (8.1 mi), Sparta (9.5 mi), Mindoro (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023