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Post Lake

Wisconsin · 374 residents · 7.248 sq mi
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Post Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,800. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
374
+4%vs 2011
vs 360 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 50 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
59.3
−8%vs 2011
vs 64.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
229281333384436201020202024Post Lake
2024331
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,406 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,405
−4%vs 2011
vs $27,405 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.364 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $187,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $675 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−52.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.8% in 2011
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
−4%vs 2011
vs 5.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score4.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
Diversity Score
4
−6%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 24.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 54.2% in 2011
Female
45.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

Post Lake, Wisconsin has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Post Lake, Wisconsin earns about $37,083 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 $183,800, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

About 12.5% 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 13.9% of people in Post Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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