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Lake Delton

Wisconsin · 2,914 residents · 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 $35,000. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,914
+47%since 2000
from 1,982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−17%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Lake Delton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,951 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,654
+9%since 2000
from $19,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+78%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,267)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(447)
Asian2.9%(84)
Other1.6%(48)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,262)
Diversity Score
43
+685%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Delton, Wisconsin?

Lake Delton, Wisconsin has about 2,914 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Delton, Wisconsin earns about $35,000 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Delton, Wisconsin?

About 19.3% 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 14.9% 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 1,444 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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

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