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Lake Tomahawk

Wisconsin · 190 residents · 1.543 sq mi
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Lake Tomahawk has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $195,600. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
−2%since 2023
from 193 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 125 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+5%since 2023
from 53.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
71121171221271201020202024Lake Tomahawk
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,981
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,954
+10%since 2023
from $30,011 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−8%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $195,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $789 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
91.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−22%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+2%since 2023
from 16.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
45.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
Female
54.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
Foreign born
12.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin has about 190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin earns about $62,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $195,600, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 21.6% of people in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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