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Lake Wazeecha

Wisconsin · 2,850 residents · 4.15 sq mi
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Lake Wazeecha is a city of 2,850 people in Wisconsin. The median age is 54.7, about 16 years above the US median. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. The foreign-born share is 3%. 98% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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

2,850
+7%since 2000
from 2,659 in 2000
1990 – 2024
686 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 629 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
54.7
+45%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.15 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902000201020202024Lake Wazeecha
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.6%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(180)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(131)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(110)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(65)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(272)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(284)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(380)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.9%(596)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.8%(592)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(140)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$93,346
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$49,314
+123%since 2000
from $22,094 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
11.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.448
+54%since 2010
from 0.291 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$218,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$712
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,442
87.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
12.4% rent
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.30 people
−8%since 2010
from 2.51 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
16.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
54.9%
+54.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+22%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,594)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(69)
Asian1.5%(42)
Other3.1%(88)
17
+234%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(39)
Cuban1.1%(30)
Asian origin
Chinese1.5%(42)
Ancestry
German43.7%(1,245)
English13.9%(397)
Norwegian11%(314)
Irish10.6%(301)
Polish9.1%(259)
Dutch4.2%(120)
French4.1%(118)
American2.4%(68)
Swiss1.8%(50)
Danish1.2%(33)
Swedish1.2%(33)
Italian1.1%(30)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
British0.9%(25)
Russian0.6%(17)
Belgian0.5%(14)
Austrian0.4%(11)
Croatian0.4%(11)
Czech0%(1)
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
12.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+110%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
93.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
42.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
43.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2013
from 3.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
98.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21%(303)
Married58.1%(838)
Widowed2.1%(31)
Divorced18.7%(270)
Women 15+
Never married11.5%(124)
Married70.7%(763)
Widowed5%(54)
Divorced12.8%(138)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2013
from 3.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
63.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
23.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.6%(74)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)44.6%(108)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era44.6%(108)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.8%(14)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 242 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin?

Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin has about 2,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin earns about $93,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $218,800, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin?

About 11.5% of people in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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