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Hatley

Wisconsin · 661 residents (2025 est.) · 0.976 sq mi
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Hatley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
542
+14%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+23%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:661 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2643694745786831990201020202024Hatley
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,329
+98%since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+18%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other5.4%(29)
Diversity Score14.4%(78)
Diversity Score
14
+2583%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hatley, Wisconsin?

Hatley, Wisconsin has about 542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hatley, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hatley, Wisconsin earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hatley, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hatley, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $213,000, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Hatley, Wisconsin?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hatley, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hatley, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of people in Hatley, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hatley, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hatley, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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