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Sister Bay

Wisconsin · 1,148 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 $40,809. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value is $277,000. With a median age of 63.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,148
+30%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
430 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.1
+3%since 2000
from 61.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5987488981K1K1990201020202024Sister Bay
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,809
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,587
+2%since 2000
from $25,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,072)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(37)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(119)
Diversity Score
10
+307%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

Sister Bay, Wisconsin has about 1,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sister Bay, Wisconsin earns about $40,809 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 $277,000, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

About 44.6% 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 29.0% 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 483 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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