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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Wissota

Wisconsin · 2,458 residents · 3.777 sq mi
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The short version

Lake Wissota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,458
+22%since 1990
from 2,018 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Wissota
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.2%(176)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.1%(149)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(186)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.5%(160)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.9%(121)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(288)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.5%(431)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.9%(392)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.4%(255)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(184)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844%(98)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(18)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,906
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,851
+52%since 1990
from $15,673 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
18.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Wissota on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,982)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,417)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.5%(12)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
24.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(236)
Married58.7%(569)
Widowed4.6%(45)
Divorced12.3%(119)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(227)
Married58%(565)
Widowed12%(117)
Divorced6.7%(65)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

Lake Wissota, Wisconsin has about 2,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin earns about $48,906 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

About 24.2% 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 3.0% 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 440 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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