Pence, WI Demographics

A map of Pence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	135	120	90.6%	97.6%
Multiracial	14	2	9.4%	1.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.8%

Pence, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 149, a large increase from the 123 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 9.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pence has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pence, that probability was 4.8% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pence is ranked the 722nd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pence was ranked the 749th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pence's White Population

135 residents of Pence, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pence is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Pence ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pence's White population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Pence's population has decreased from 97.6% to 90.6%.

Pence is less White than neighboring Montreal (92.7% White), Iron Belt (92.9% White), Hurley (91.1% White), Ironwood (92.4% White), and Saxon (95.5% White).

Pence's Black Population

0 residents of Pence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pence is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Pence ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pence's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Pence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pence is less Black than neighboring Hurley (0.2% Black), and Ironwood (0.2% Black).

Pence's Asian Population

0 residents of Pence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pence is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pence ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pence's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Pence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pence is less Asian than neighboring Montreal (0.1% Asian), Hurley (1.9% Asian), and Ironwood (0.8% Asian).

Pence's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pence is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Pence ranks 764th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pence's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Pence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pence is less Hispanic than neighboring Montreal (1.7% Hispanic), Hurley (4.3% Hispanic), and Ironwood (2.9% Hispanic).

Pence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pence is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pence ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pence's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Pence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montreal (0.6% Native American/Other), Hurley (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ironwood (1.6% Native American/Other).

Pence's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Pence, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pence is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pence ranks 689th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pence's population has increased from 1.6% to 9.4%.

Pence is more Multiracial than neighboring Montreal (5% Multiracial), Iron Belt (7.1% Multiracial), Hurley (1.6% Multiracial), Ironwood (2% Multiracial), and Saxon (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.