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Chenequa

Wisconsin · 526 residents · 3.461 sq mi
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Chenequa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $970,600. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 113% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
−10%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+13%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4465476497508511990201020202024Chenequa
2024742
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,000
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,428 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$146,586
+69%since 2000
from $86,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$970,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $824,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,571
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+43%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(493)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(14)
Diversity Score14.3%(75)
Diversity Score
14
+373%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

Chenequa, Wisconsin has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chenequa, Wisconsin earns about $135,000 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 $970,600, and the typical rent is about $1,571 a month.

How educated are people in Chenequa, Wisconsin?

About 59.2% 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 3.8% of people in Chenequa, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chenequa, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chenequa, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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