Looking to open a business, propose a development, host an event or promote a product or service in McFarland, Wis.? Here is some helpful info:
- As of 2017, an estimated 8,449 people live in McFarland.
- People 18 years old and younger make up 21.4% of the population, while 65-year-olds and older represent 15.4%. The median age is 43.8.
- The majority of residents are white (95.1%), followed by African-American (1.6%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
- The median household income is $78,009, and the median property value is $243,000.
- More people own (78.2%) than rent (21.8%).
- McFarland has a five-member City Council who serve four-year terms.
- In Fall 2016, referenda on the 1) $65.15 million construction to update the school facilities, 2) exceeding the revenue cap for school operations to pay for operating the expanded facilities and 3) to continue to meet existing expenses, passed.
- The most common employment industries in the area include management, sales and administrative.
- A local attraction is the curling rink, home to the Madison Curling Club.
- The only media outlet is The McFarland Thistle.
- For more detailed information about McFarland, view its Comprehensive Plan.