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Lake Wissota

Wisconsin · 2,738 residents · 3.777 sq mi
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Lake Wissota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $213,000. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,738
+11%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
42.5
+9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Wissota
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.5%(178)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.9%(190)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.5%(178)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.5%(151)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(128)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.9%(270)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414%(384)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.2%(444)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.6%(426)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.7%(238)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.3%(118)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.2%(33)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,072
+14%since 2000
from $23,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+1%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,666)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other2%(55)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German46.8%(1,237)
Norwegian22.2%(587)
Irish12.4%(329)
Polish10.6%(279)
English6.8%(180)
French5.3%(140)
American5%(133)
Scottish2.8%(73)
Swedish2.8%(73)
Czech1.6%(42)
Dutch1.1%(30)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.9%(25)
Ukrainian0.9%(24)
Armenian0.8%(20)
Belgian0.7%(19)
Finnish0.5%(12)
Hungarian0.4%(11)
Swiss0.3%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,738 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin earns about $62,750 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 $213,000, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

About 21.3% 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 11.5% 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 720 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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