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Lake Delton

Wisconsin · 3,451 residents (2025 est.) · 7.612 sq mi
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Lake Delton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,964. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $178,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,482
+76%since 2000
from 1,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−13%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,451 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Lake Delton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,964
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,951 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,001
+76%since 2000
from $19,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+21%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+94%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,870)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,435)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(830)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(203)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,962)
Diversity Score
56
+921%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Delton, Wisconsin?

Lake Delton, Wisconsin has about 3,482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Delton, Wisconsin earns about $51,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Delton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Delton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $178,300, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Delton, Wisconsin?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Delton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Delton, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of people in Lake Delton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Delton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Delton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,012 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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