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Lac La Belle

Wisconsin · 274 residents (2025 est.) · 1.107 sq mi
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Lac La Belle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $213,958. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 75% 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 $1,312,500. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−21%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+23%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2242853474084701990201020202024Lac La Belle
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$213,958
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$123,248
+164%since 2000
from $46,749 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−9%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,312,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+24%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(243)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(9)
Diversity Score14.7%(38)
Diversity Score
15
+1847%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 1.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 94.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin?

Lac La Belle, Wisconsin has about 259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin earns about $213,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lac La Belle, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lac La Belle, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $1,312,500.

How educated are people in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin?

About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin?

About 0.8% of people in Lac La Belle, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lac La Belle, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lac La Belle, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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