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Fontana-on-Geneva Lake

Wisconsin · 3,120 residents · 3.357 sq mi
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Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $398,300. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,120
+78%since 2000
from 1,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
929 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
−49%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fontana-on-Geneva Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,036
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,211 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,486
+81%since 2000
from $32,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+34%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,712)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,684)
Black2.9%(91)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(242)
Asian1.9%(60)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score29.3%(916)
Diversity Score
29
+410%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin?

Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin has about 3,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin earns about $88,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $398,300, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin?

About 58.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin?

About 7.7% of people in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,485 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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