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Chenequa

Wisconsin · 521 residents (2025 est.) · 3.461 sq mi
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Chenequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $223,750. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,402,800. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
+27%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+25%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:521 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4465476497508511990201020202024Chenequa
2024742
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$223,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,428 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$511,280
+491%since 2000
from $86,552 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.582
−4%since 2010
from 0.604 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,402,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $824,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+24%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian2%(15)
Other4%(30)
Diversity Score20.3%(151)
Diversity Score
20
+570%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

Chenequa, Wisconsin has about 742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chenequa, Wisconsin earns about $223,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chenequa, Wisconsin expensive?

In Chenequa, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $1,402,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chenequa, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

About 3.2% of people in Chenequa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chenequa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chenequa, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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