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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

1,099
+2%since 1990
from 1,081 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,023 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,007 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+18%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7138721K1K1K1990201020202024Potter Lake
2024807
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$133,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $625 in 1990
US average: $602
95.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 98.2% in 1990
4.8% rent
2.5
+52%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

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%
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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

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