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Legend Lake

Wisconsin · 1,670 residents · 16.827 sq mi
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Legend Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
+9%since 2000
from 1,533 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Legend Lake
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,749
+139%since 2000
from $14,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
9.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(61)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other71.1%(1,187)
Diversity Score53.3%(890)
Diversity Score
53
+132%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+146%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.0%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Legend Lake, Wisconsin?

Legend Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Legend Lake, Wisconsin earns about $61,500 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 $163,200.

How educated are people in Legend Lake, Wisconsin?

About 29.1% 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 11.7% of people in Legend Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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