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Okauchee Lake

Wisconsin · 5,094 residents · 3.733 sq mi
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Okauchee Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,875. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $380,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 72% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,094
+30%since 2000
from 3,916 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+25%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Okauchee Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,875
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,782
+60%since 2000
from $40,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $865 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+1%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,841)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,806)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(86)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other0.8%(40)
Diversity Score8.5%(431)
Diversity Score
8
+231%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin?

Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin has about 5,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin earns about $108,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $380,600, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin?

About 2.5% of people in Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,275 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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