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Oconomowoc Lake

Wisconsin · 595 residents · 1.919 sq mi
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Oconomowoc Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $911,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 100% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
+5%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
+14%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4795395996597191990201020202024Oconomowoc Lake
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,125
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,760 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,053
+16%since 2000
from $81,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$911,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $744,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.8
+34%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(572)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(44)
Diversity Score
7
+88%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin?

Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin has about 595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin earns about $103,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $911,800, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin?

About 6.5% of people in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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