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Kohler

Wisconsin · 2,195 residents · 5.318 sq mi
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Kohler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,195
+14%since 2000
from 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,893
+57%since 2000
from $39,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
8.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+47%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,945)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(51)
Asian5.1%(113)
Other0.9%(21)
Diversity Score21.1%(463)
Diversity Score
21
+206%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kohler, Wisconsin?

Kohler, Wisconsin has about 2,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kohler, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kohler, Wisconsin earns about $98,500 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 $278,000, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Kohler, Wisconsin?

About 68.1% 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 1.5% 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 378 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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