Cascade is a tiny village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 719 people and two associated neighborhoods, Cascade is the 415th largest community in Wisconsin.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Cascade is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 49.32% of the Cascade workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Cascade is a village of production and manufacturing workers, service providers, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Cascade who work in management occupations (9.21%), maintenance occupations (7.59%), and office and administrative support (6.23%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.72% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Cascade is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cascade’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small village, Cascade doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, Cascade is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.12% of adults 25 and older in Cascade have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Cascade in 2022 was $42,024, which is upper middle income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $168,096 for a family of four. However, Cascade contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Cascade home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cascade residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Cascade include German, Dutch, English, Irish, and French. The most common language spoken in Cascade is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Native American languages.
