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Eagle Lake

Wisconsin · 1,251 residents · 2.178 sq mi
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Eagle Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,774. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $171,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
−5%since 2000
from 1,320 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
574 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+38%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Eagle Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,774
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,969
+83%since 2000
from $23,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,125)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(57)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score16.7%(209)
Diversity Score
17
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin?

Eagle Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin earns about $76,774 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 $171,400.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin?

About 31.2% 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 3.1% of people in Eagle Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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