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Potter Lake

Wisconsin · 1,081 residents · 1.074 sq mi
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Potter Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,081
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,099 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,007 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−15%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7138721K1K1K1990201020202024Potter Lake
2024807
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,693
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,427 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,291
−31%vs 2000
vs $20,817 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $133,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $800 in 2000
US average: $450
98.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.2% in 2000
1.8% rent
1.6
−34%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,076)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Potter Lake, Wisconsin?

Potter Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,081 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Potter Lake, Wisconsin earns about $43,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potter Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Potter Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Potter Lake, Wisconsin?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Potter Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potter Lake, Wisconsin?

About 1.4% of people in Potter Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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