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Green Lake

Wisconsin · 1,040 residents (2025 est.) · 1.862 sq mi
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Green Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,970. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,200. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
−2%since 2000
from 1,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+21%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,040 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8018829641K1K1990201020202024Green Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,970
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,813
+119%since 2000
from $20,444 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−3%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,081)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(999)
Black3.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.6%(17)
Diversity Score17%(183)
Diversity Score
17
+526%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

Green Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Lake, Wisconsin earns about $55,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Green Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $218,200, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Green Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

About 11.6% of people in Green Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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