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Polonia, WI

Census-designated place in Portage County, Wisconsin.

Population

776

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

232

ZIP codes

0

Polonia and its ZIP codes

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Polonia at a glance

  • Polonia is about 2.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $119,154 a year, 54% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,700 (29% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,274 a month.

Local data for Polonia, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Polonia, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$119,154

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$342,700

Median rent

$1,274/mo

Homeownership

82.9%

Bachelor's or higher

40.8%

Median age

48.1

Average commute

26.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (357), German Americans (222), Dutch Americans (75).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Polonia.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,840

33,442 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,559

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$461M

FY 2026, $6,548 per person

Portage County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Polonia, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.7%
  • Carpooled1.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.1%
  • Bicycle2.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Polonia, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

461

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

45

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 7°F

34.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Polonia, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.3%

U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

Cities near Polonia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RosholtVillage6.7 mi1.1
NelsonvilleVillage7.3 mi1
Park RidgeVillage7.5 mi0.2
Amherst JunctionVillage8.4 mi1.2
Stevens PointCity8.4 mi17.3
WhitingVillage9.1 mi1.8
PloverVillage9.6 mi10.6
AmherstVillage11 mi1.3
IolaVillage15 mi1.7
ScandinaviaVillage15 mi0.9
KnowltonCensus-designated place17 mi1
ElderonVillage17 mi1.1
Junction CityVillage18 mi1.5
BancroftCensus-designated place18 mi5.1
KronenwetterVillage19 mi51.6
Big FallsVillage20 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Polonia, WI in?
Polonia is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Polonia, WI?
About 776 people live in Polonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Polonia?
Nearby places include Rosholt (6.7 mi), Nelsonville (7.3 mi), Park Ridge (7.5 mi), Amherst Junction (8.4 mi), Stevens Point (8.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023