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Oconomowoc Lake

Wisconsin · 566 residents · 1.919 sq mi
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Oconomowoc Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $245,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,010,000. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 288% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
566
Unchangedsince 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+18%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4795395996597191990201020202024Oconomowoc Lake
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$245,750
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,760 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$114,536
+40%since 2000
from $81,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration22.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,010,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $744,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(523)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(27)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other10.1%(57)
Diversity Score32.5%(184)
Diversity Score
32
+720%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin?

Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin has about 566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin earns about $245,750 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 $1,010,000.

How educated are people in Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin?

About 68.5% 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 0.0% 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 67 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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