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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Potter Lake

Wisconsin · 1,099 residents · 1.074 sq mi
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Potter Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,427. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $133,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,099
+2%since 1990
from 1,081 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.6
+18%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7138721K1K1K1990201020202024Potter Lake
2024807
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.4%(59)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.1%(67)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(85)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(84)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.2%(46)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(110)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4420.7%(227)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.9%(186)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.6%(138)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.9%(65)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.5%(27)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(5)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,427
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,817
+46%since 1990
from $14,291 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
95.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 98.2% in 1990
4.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,076)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(31)
Ancestry
German51.2%(413)
Irish14.1%(114)
Polish11.5%(93)
English8.8%(71)
Czech6.4%(52)
American4.8%(39)
Italian4.6%(37)
Dutch4%(32)
Romanian3.6%(29)
French3%(24)
Swedish1.9%(15)
Hungarian1.4%(11)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.1%(9)
Swiss1.1%(9)
Welsh1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(1)
Scottish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(100)
Married66.2%(309)
Widowed1.9%(9)
Divorced10.5%(49)
Women 15+
Never married13.8%(59)
Married74.6%(318)
Widowed5.9%(25)
Divorced5.6%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potter Lake, Wisconsin?

Potter Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,099 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Potter Lake, Wisconsin earns about $54,427 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 $133,900, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Potter Lake, Wisconsin?

About 13.5% 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 5.2% of people in Potter Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potter Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Potter Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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