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Lake Wazeecha

Wisconsin · 3,107 residents · 4.152 sq mi
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Lake Wazeecha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,316. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $146,800. With a median age of 49.0, 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 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,107
+17%since 2000
from 2,659 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
748 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+30%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Wazeecha
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,316
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,926
+72%since 2000
from $22,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
6.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.3%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,932)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(41)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score7.2%(225)
Diversity Score
7
+68%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin?

Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin has about 3,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin earns about $72,316 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 $146,800, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin?

About 19.7% 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 8.0% 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 778 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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