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Abbotsford, Wisconsin Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Abbotsford is 2,330, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has increased slightly over the past decade, driven by local economic growth in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

City Facts:

  • Founded: 1873
  • County: Clark and Marathon Counties
  • Land Area: 1.7 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,371 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 715
  • Zip Code: 54405

Geography and Location Overview: Abbotsford is located in central Wisconsin, straddling both Clark and Marathon counties. The city is situated at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 29 and State Highway 13, making it a key hub for transportation in the region. Abbotsford’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with dairy farming being a major industry, as well as light manufacturing. The surrounding landscape features gently rolling farmland, interspersed with patches of forest. Abbotsford’s central location within the state makes it a convenient stop for travelers and a growing community for families seeking a small-town lifestyle with access to modern amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.5 years
Median household income: $36,949
Median house value: $70,300

Population by Race

Races in Abbotsford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (57.6%), Polish (11.3%), Norwegian (10.1%), Irish (7.7%), United States (7.2%), English (3.6%).

Elevation: 1420 feet

Land area: 3.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abbotsford

  • High school or higher: 75.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abbotsford city

  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 57.2%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+1.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Abbotsford:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abbotsford:

  • CENTRAL WISCONSIN (about 47 miles; MOSINEE, WI; Abbreviation: CWA)
  • VOLK FIELD (about 70 miles; CAMP DOUGLAS, WI; Abbreviation: VOK)
  • RHINELANDER-ONEIDA COUNTY (about 75 miles; RHINELANDER, WI; Abbreviation: RHI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Abbotsford:

  • TAYLOR COUNTY (about 11 miles; MEDFORD, WI; Abbreviation: MDZ)
  • MARSHFIELD MUNI (about 24 miles; MARSHFIELD, WI; Abbreviation: MFI)
  • NEILLSVILLE MUNI (about 31 miles; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Abbreviation: VIQ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abbotsford:

  • NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 45 miles; WAUSAU, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,039)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT (about 61 miles; STEVENS POINT, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,083)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 82 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 82 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,601)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 93 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 101 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,669)
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 112 miles; WINONA, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,568)

Private high school in Abbotsford:

  • ABBOTSFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMEY (Students: 67; Location: 3336 HWY 29; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Abbotsford:

  • ABBOTSFORD JR/SR HI (Students: 351; Location: 307 N 4TH AVE; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • ABBOTSFORD EL (Students: 265; Location: 112 W SPRUCE ST; Grades: PK – 05)

Libraries

Library in Abbotsford:

  • ABBOTSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $86,651; Location: 203 BIRCH ST.; 13,586 books; 70 audio materials; 350 video materials; 43 serial subscriptions)

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