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Lake Wisconsin

Wisconsin · 4,616 residents · 13.397 sq mi
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Lake Wisconsin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,806. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,616
+32%since 2000
from 3,493 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
345 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+23%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Lake Wisconsin
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,806
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,238
+100%since 2000
from $26,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
8.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,427)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,403)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(72)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other2.5%(115)
Diversity Score11.1%(513)
Diversity Score
11
+369%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin?

Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin has about 4,616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin earns about $91,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $349,500, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin?

About 3.5% of people in Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,346 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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

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