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Marshfield, WI
City in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
18,700
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,355
ZIP codes
0
Marshfield and its ZIP codes
Marshfield at a glance
- Marshfield is about 12 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $58,407 a year, 25% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,800 (33% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Marshfield, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools11
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants69
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Marshfield, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,407
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$177,800
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,369), Irish Americans (1,748), Polish Americans (1,498).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Marshfield.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,574
35,407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $19,410 per person
How people get to work
Marshfield, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marshfield, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
96
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marshfield, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Marshfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HewittVillage | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| AuburndaleVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| SpencerVillage | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| StratfordVillage | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| ArpinVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| UnityVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| GrantonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| FenwoodVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| LoyalCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| PittsvilleCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| MilladoreVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| VesperVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| ColbyCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| AbbotsfordCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| EdgarVillage | 21 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marshfield, WI in?
- Marshfield is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Marshfield, WI?
- About 18,700 people live in Marshfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marshfield?
- Nearby places include Hewitt (4 mi), Auburndale (8.7 mi), Spencer (8.8 mi), Chili (9.1 mi), Stratford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023