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Lake Wissota

Wisconsin · 3,184 residents · 3.777 sq mi
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Lake Wissota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,150. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,600. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. 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 50.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,184
+30%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
843 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 701 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+29%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Wissota
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(118)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(140)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(167)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(226)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(91)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.3%(359)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(355)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414%(445)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.2%(643)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(426)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(84)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(130)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,150
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,906 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,186
+169%since 2000
from $23,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+20%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−5%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
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-Hispanic98.3%(2,417)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(33)
Diversity Score
7
−8%since 2009
from 8 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
Puerto Rican1.8%(58)
Ancestry
German37.7%(1,201)
Norwegian13.3%(425)
Irish9.5%(303)
American7.5%(238)
English7.3%(231)
French5.9%(188)
Polish5.1%(162)
Czech2.8%(90)
Danish1.6%(52)
Italian1.3%(41)
Swedish0.9%(29)
Dutch0.8%(24)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.7%(22)
Belgian0.6%(18)
Austrian0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.6%(235)
Married63.5%(850)
Widowed8.9%(119)
Divorced10.1%(135)
Women 15+
Never married23%(327)
Married58.7%(833)
Widowed5.1%(73)
Divorced13.2%(187)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

Lake Wissota, Wisconsin has about 3,184 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin earns about $105,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wissota, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lake Wissota, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $334,600, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

About 0.8% of people in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Wissota, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Wissota, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,166 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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