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Green Lake

Wisconsin · 1,001 residents · 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 $43,036. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,100. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,001
−9%since 2000
from 1,100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+17%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8018829641K1K1990201020202024Green Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,435 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,704
+75%since 2000
from $20,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(927)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(35)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score12.5%(125)
Diversity Score
12
+358%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

Green Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Lake, Wisconsin earns about $43,036 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 $170,100, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

About 30.5% 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 14.0% 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 63 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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