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Eagle Lake

Wisconsin · 1,037 residents · 2.178 sq mi
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Eagle Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,625. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 283 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,400. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
−21%since 2000
from 1,320 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
476 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+53%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Eagle Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,650 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,893
+112%since 2000
from $23,540 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−30%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,514
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,208)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(74)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(922)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(256)
Diversity Score
25
+47%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin?

Eagle Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin earns about $95,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Eagle Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $271,400, and the typical rent is about $1,514 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin?

About 3.6% of people in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Lake, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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