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Kohler

Wisconsin · 2,272 residents (2025 est.) · 5.318 sq mi
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Kohler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,175
+13%since 2000
from 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,272 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kohler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,833
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,441
+79%since 2000
from $39,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+8%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,054
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+46%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,863)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian1.9%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,978)
Black3.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score21.1%(460)
Diversity Score
21
+207%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−99.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kohler, Wisconsin?

Kohler, Wisconsin has about 2,175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kohler, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kohler, Wisconsin earns about $135,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kohler, Wisconsin expensive?

In Kohler, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $381,300, and the typical rent is about $2,054 a month.

How educated are people in Kohler, Wisconsin?

About 75.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kohler, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kohler, Wisconsin?

About 2.4% of people in Kohler, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kohler, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Kohler, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 358 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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