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Post Lake

Wisconsin · 343 residents · 7.248 sq mi
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Post Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has grown 17% since 2019. Median home value is $177,300. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
343
+17%since 2019
from 292 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 40 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+4%since 2019
from 57.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
229281333384436201020202024Post Lake
2024331
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,113
−6%since 2019
from $33,003 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $181,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
13.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−6%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.1%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−69%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
−4%since 2019
from 39.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

Post Lake, Wisconsin has about 343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Post Lake, Wisconsin earns about $56,875 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 $177,300.

How educated are people in Post Lake, Wisconsin?

About 23.1% 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 9.8% of people in Post Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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