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Hatley

Wisconsin · 661 residents (2025 est.) · 0.98 sq mi
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Hatley is a city of 542 people in Wisconsin. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Few US cities rank higher on income. The foreign-born share is 1%. The typical home is worth $213,000, having more than doubled since 2000.

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

542
+14%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
661 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
555 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 574 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.8
+23%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Population, 19902024
26436947457868319902000201020202024Hatley
2024542
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(38)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(38)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(29)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.2%(88)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(85)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(68)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.1%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(36)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$93,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$213,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$862
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
83.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.45 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.48 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
16.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
22.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+7%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other5.4%(29)
14
+5%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(1)
Asian origin
Korean0.6%(3)
Ancestry
German37.5%(203)
Polish19.2%(104)
English7.9%(43)
Irish6.1%(33)
American3.7%(20)
Norwegian3.5%(19)
Dutch2.6%(14)
Italian2.6%(14)
French2%(11)
Finnish0.9%(5)
Danish0.7%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.4%(2)
Swedish0.4%(2)
Swiss0.4%(2)
Austrian0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
77.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
90.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(66)
Married55.8%(126)
Widowed3.1%(7)
Divorced11.9%(27)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(44)
Married59.5%(128)
Widowed2.8%(6)
Divorced17.2%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
13.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
20.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.6%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)38.1%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era19%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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