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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fox Lake

Wisconsin · 1,269 residents · 1.646 sq mi
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Fox Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,781. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,269
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fox Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,781
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,607 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,948
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,753 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$360
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $476 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,379)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(51)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(158)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(26)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score8.7%(110)
Diversity Score
9
−20%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.9%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$201,900+396%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

Fox Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,269 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fox Lake, Wisconsin earns about $22,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fox Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

About 11.5% of people in Fox Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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