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Sister Bay

Wisconsin · 876 residents · 2.667 sq mi
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Sister Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $246,000. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
−1%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.7
+2%since 2000
from 61.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5987488981K1K1990201020202024Sister Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,917
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,679
+23%since 2000
from $25,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
64.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+5%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(870)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(836)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(27)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.4%(21)
Diversity Score15.1%(132)
Diversity Score
15
+494%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

Sister Bay, Wisconsin has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sister Bay, Wisconsin earns about $38,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sister Bay, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sister Bay, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $246,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sister Bay, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

About 3.5% of people in Sister Bay, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sister Bay, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sister Bay, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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