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Post Lake

Wisconsin · 331 residents · 7.248 sq mi
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Post Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $310,900. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331
Unchangedsince 2023
from 330 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+5%since 2023
from 60.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
229281333384436201020202024Post Lake
2024331
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,438
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,185
+3%since 2023
from $38,830 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+11%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $255,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
72.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+24%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
Diversity Score
1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−20%since 2023
from 32.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Female
44.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

Post Lake, Wisconsin has about 331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Post Lake, Wisconsin earns about $65,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Post Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Post Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $310,900.

How educated are people in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Post Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

About 8.8% of people in Post Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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