The Chippewa Falls City is a small city in northwestern Wisconsin, United States. This community was incorporated in 1869 and is the county seat of Chippewa County. The name of the city came from the Chippewa River, an alternate spelling of the Ojibwe. The population is mostly White, with an estimated 90.1% minority population. The city is known for its many historical events, such as the settling of Chippewa Falls.
The 2010 Census estimates showed that there were approximately 9,400 residents in Chippewa Falls. The population was divided into groups based on age: 25 to 44; 45-64; and 65+. The median age was 37. The number of males was 88.2 to 1 among individuals and males outnumbered females by a ratio of 85.2:1.
The median income in Chippewa Falls, WI was $46,900 in 2019. This figure is less than the national average of $65,712 for single people. However, it was up 5.61% from the previous year. This city's average commute time is under two hours, with most residents commuting alone. The median number of households with children is two. Aside from that, Chippewa Falls has a large minority of children who are not enrolled in schools.
Housing prices continue to rise, and the region's housing stock is inadequate to meet the growing demand. While low-cost housing continues to be a major constraint to economic development, rising costs of construction materials and labor make it impossible to keep up with demand. High-quality, affordable rental housing is an urgent need. And addressing this problem requires a coordinated, long-term effort. The City should adopt complementary short-, medium-, and long-term housing strategies that are aimed at meeting these challenges.