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Lake Wazeecha

Wisconsin · 2,850 residents · 4.152 sq mi
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Lake Wazeecha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,800. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

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

Total population
2,850
+7%since 2000
from 2,659 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
686 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 629 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+45%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake 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

Median household income
$93,346
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$218,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+54.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+110%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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)
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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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