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Chetek

Wisconsin · 2,152 residents (2025 est.) · 2.399 sq mi
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Chetek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,200. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,177
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
907 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+10%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,152 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chetek
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,141
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,270 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,902
+89%since 2000
from $17,922 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−4%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,135)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(65)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score9.1%(199)
Diversity Score
9
+185%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chetek, Wisconsin?

Chetek, Wisconsin has about 2,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chetek, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Chetek, Wisconsin earns about $64,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chetek, Wisconsin expensive?

In Chetek, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $171,200, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Chetek, Wisconsin?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chetek, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chetek, Wisconsin?

About 13.2% of people in Chetek, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chetek, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Chetek, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 224 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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