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Lake Ripley

Wisconsin · 1,779 residents · 3.338 sq mi
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Lake Ripley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $212,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,779
+11%since 2000
from 1,603 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
533 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+17%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Ripley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,719
+43%since 2000
from $25,692 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
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
$212,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,716)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score9.6%(171)
Diversity Score
10
+73%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin?

Lake Ripley, Wisconsin has about 1,779 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin earns about $59,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Ripley, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $212,100, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin?

About 10.5% of people in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Ripley, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Ripley, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 549 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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