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Green Lake

Wisconsin · 960 residents · 1.862 sq mi
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Green Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,607. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,900. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
960
−13%since 2000
from 1,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
+13%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8018829641K1K1990201020202024Green Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,607
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,562
+64%since 2000
from $20,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(931)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(57)
Diversity Score
6
+117%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

Green Lake, Wisconsin has about 960 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Lake, Wisconsin earns about $41,607 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 $166,900, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

About 32.0% 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 6.2% of people in Green Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Lake, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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