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Elkhart Lake

Wisconsin · 1,190 residents (2025 est.) · 1.334 sq mi
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Elkhart Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $328,300. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 62.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,092
+7%since 2000
from 1,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.5
+44%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,190 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9109861K1K1K1990201020202024Elkhart Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,538 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,062
+123%since 2000
from $27,873 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+29%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,006)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,064)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(19)
Diversity Score6.3%(69)
Diversity Score
6
+116%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin?

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,092 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin earns about $94,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $328,300, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin?

About 6.3% of people in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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