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Lime Ridge

Wisconsin · 156 residents (2025 est.) · 1.001 sq mi
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Lime Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
+56%since 2000
from 169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
−22%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1211601992372761990201020202024Lime Ridge
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,375
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,286
+78%since 2000
from $17,006 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+56.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−3%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−4%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(10)
Diversity Score17.9%(47)
Diversity Score
18
+1119%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+105%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
44.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−57.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin?

Lime Ridge, Wisconsin has about 263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin earns about $114,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lime Ridge, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lime Ridge, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $145,800.

How educated are people in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin?

About 4.2% of people in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lime Ridge, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lime Ridge, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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