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Powers Lake

Wisconsin · 1,401 residents · 2.352 sq mi
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Powers Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,292. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $227,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
1,401
−7%since 2000
from 1,500 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.7
+28%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9061K1K1K2K1990201020202024Powers Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(85)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(60)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.8%(67)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(89)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(165)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(145)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.8%(207)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.3%(270)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.1%(169)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(51)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(22)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,292
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,647
+65%since 2000
from $22,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−18%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,439)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(32)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,284)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(66)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.3%(46)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German40.5%(580)
Polish17.7%(253)
Irish11.9%(171)
English7%(101)
Scottish6.6%(95)
Swedish4.9%(70)
Italian3.9%(56)
Norwegian2.4%(35)
American2%(28)
Dutch1.5%(21)
Swiss1.5%(21)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.1%(16)
Finnish1.1%(16)
Danish1%(14)
Croatian0.8%(11)
Belgian0.6%(9)
French0.6%(9)
Hungarian0.3%(5)
Welsh0.3%(5)
Greek0.3%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.1%(118)
Married64.5%(345)
Widowed5.4%(29)
Divorced8%(43)
Women 15+
Never married9.1%(51)
Married85.2%(478)
Widowed2.3%(13)
Divorced3.4%(19)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers Lake, Wisconsin?

Powers Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powers Lake, Wisconsin earns about $87,292 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 $227,300.

How educated are people in Powers Lake, Wisconsin?

About 33.5% 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 6.3% 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 412 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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