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Lake Sherwood

Wisconsin · 357 residents · 1.054 sq mi
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Lake Sherwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $243,000. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−1%since 2019
from 361 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
339 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 343 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
61.6
−7%since 2019
from 66.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
286316347378408201020202024Lake Sherwood
2024369
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,016
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,641 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,281
+7%since 2019
from $40,634 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $237,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
7.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−11%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(336)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(25)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+5%since 2019
from 27.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Female
55.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin?

Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin has about 357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin earns about $71,016 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 $243,000.

How educated are people in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin?

About 45.6% 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 5.0% of people in Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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