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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powers Lake

Wisconsin · 1,500 residents · 2.352 sq mi
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Powers Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,403. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $145,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,500
+52%since 1990
from 989 in 1990
1990 – 2024
638 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 420 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−5%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9061K1K1K2K1990201020202024Powers Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,403
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,523 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,766
+56%since 1990
from $14,553 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$676
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421 in 1990
US average: $602
85.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
14.5% rent
2.7
+8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(989)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,439)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(32)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score6.6%(99)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+26%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
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 Powers Lake, Wisconsin?

Powers Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,500 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Powers Lake, Wisconsin earns about $53,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powers Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Powers Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Powers Lake, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Powers Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powers Lake, Wisconsin?

About 7.4% of people in Powers Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powers Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Powers Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 511 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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