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Lake Tomahawk

Wisconsin · 228 residents · 1.543 sq mi
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Lake Tomahawk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has declined 10% since 2011. Median home value is $146,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
228
−10%vs 2011
vs 254 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 165 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
+36%vs 2011
vs 37.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
71121171221271201020202024Lake Tomahawk
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,679 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,222
−10%vs 2011
vs $27,026 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.499 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $138,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $689 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−15.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+6%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(243)
Black2.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−89%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+34%vs 2011
vs 16.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
Female
51.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin earns about $32,500 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

About 25.9% 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 10.9% of people in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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