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Bruce, WI
Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
Population
900
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
390
ZIP codes
0
Bruce and its ZIP codes
Bruce at a glance
- Bruce is about 3.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,667, 32% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,100 (67% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Bruce, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bruce, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,667
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$87,100
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (281), Norwegian Americans (86), Polish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rusk County. PPP loans are for Bruce.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,724
4,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,504
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $7,749 per person
How people get to work
Bruce, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bruce, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bruce, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Bruce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeyerhaeuserVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| LadysmithCity | 8.5 mi | 4.2 |
| ConrathVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| TonyVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| ExelandVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| HolcombeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| SheldonVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen FloraVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BirchwoodVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| ChetekCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| CornellCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| RadissonVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| IngramVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| New AuburnVillage | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| CameronVillage | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| Rice LakeCity | 23 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bruce, WI in?
- Bruce is in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Bruce, WI?
- About 900 people live in Bruce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bruce?
- Nearby places include Weyerhaeuser (7.2 mi), Ladysmith (8.5 mi), Conrath (13 mi), Tony (14 mi), Exeland (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023