Sobieski is a tiny town located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 275 people and two associated neighborhoods, Sobieski is the 487th largest community in Wisconsin.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Sobieski is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 62.38% of the Sobieski workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Sobieski is a town of construction workers and builders, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sobieski who work in healthcare suport services (22.77%), management occupations (14.85%), and office and administrative support (0.00%). A relatively large number of people in Sobieski telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 22.77% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.In addition, Sobieski is a college town. There are a lot of students in Sobieski attending college, and as a result Sobieski provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students. Because of many things, Sobieski is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Sobieski a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Sobieski has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Sobieski’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In Sobieski, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.15 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Sobieski is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The percentage of adults in Sobieski with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.63% of adults in Sobieski have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Sobieski in 2022 was $20,959, which is low income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $83,836 for a family of four. However, Sobieski contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Sobieski home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sobieski residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Sobieski include German, Northern European, European, French Canadian, and Irish. The most common language spoken in Sobieski is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Russian.
