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Legend Lake

Wisconsin · 1,525 residents · 16.827 sq mi
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Legend Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,525
−1%since 2000
from 1,533 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Legend Lake
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,731
+29%since 2000
from $14,512 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−55.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
55.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(431)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(352)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25%(382)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other62.1%(947)
Diversity Score56.9%(868)
Diversity Score
57
+148%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+190%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Legend Lake, Wisconsin?

Legend Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,525 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Legend Lake, Wisconsin earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Legend Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Legend Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,700.

How educated are people in Legend Lake, Wisconsin?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Legend Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Legend Lake, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of people in Legend Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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