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Lake Wissota

Wisconsin · 2,830 residents · 3.777 sq mi
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Lake Wissota is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,065. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,830
+15%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
749 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+18%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Wissota
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,065
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,388
+124%since 2000
from $23,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,615)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other1.2%(35)
Diversity Score9.5%(269)
Diversity Score
10
+366%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

Lake Wissota, Wisconsin has about 2,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin earns about $96,065 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 $266,200, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin?

About 42.3% 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 5.5% 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 812 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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