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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Mills

Wisconsin · 4,843 residents · 4.178 sq mi
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Lake Mills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,132. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $125,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,843
+17%since 1990
from 4,143 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,159 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 992 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+4%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Mills
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,132
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,503 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,929
+69%since 1990
from $12,940 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.9
+38%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian0.6%(26)
Diversity Score8.7%(361)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,647)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(113)
Asian0.9%(42)
Diversity Score8.2%(400)
8
−5%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.8%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mills, Wisconsin?

Lake Mills, Wisconsin has about 4,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Mills, Wisconsin earns about $44,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Mills, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Mills, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mills, Wisconsin?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mills, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Mills, Wisconsin?

About 7.3% of people in Lake Mills, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Mills, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Mills, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 700 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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