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Lake Arrowhead

Wisconsin · 946 residents · 5.286 sq mi
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Lake Arrowhead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $216,600. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
+11%since 2019
from 853 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 161 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
64.2
−7%since 2019
from 69.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
642731821910999201020202024Lake Arrowhead
2024969
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,444
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,906 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,529
+2%since 2019
from $36,678 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $199,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+7%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(846)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score2%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(916)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(40)
Diversity Score
4
+108%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 19.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
45.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin?

Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin has about 946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin earns about $59,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $216,600.

How educated are people in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin?

About 3.7% of people in Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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