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Fox Lake

Wisconsin · 1,454 residents · 1.646 sq mi
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The short version

Fox Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,607. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,454
+15%since 1990
from 1,269 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 771 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+5%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fox Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,607
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,781 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,753
+62%since 1990
from $10,948 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(26)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score8.7%(110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,379)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(51)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score10.8%(158)
Diversity Score
11
+25%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

Fox Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,454 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fox Lake, Wisconsin earns about $36,607 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Fox Lake, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% 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 7.7% of people in Fox Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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