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Lake Sherwood

Wisconsin · 369 residents · 1.054 sq mi
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Lake Sherwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,911. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $259,400. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−3%since 2023
from 382 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 362 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 63.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
286316347378408201020202024Lake Sherwood
2024369
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,911
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,073 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,194
−7%since 2023
from $55,217 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
+1%since 2023
from 0.282 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $279,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
0.5% rent
Vacancy rate
58.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−4%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+32%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+11%since 2023
from 30.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Female
43.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Foreign born
10.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin?

Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin has about 369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin earns about $84,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $259,400.

How educated are people in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin?

About 5.1% of people in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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