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Summit Lake

Wisconsin · 141 residents · 0.802 sq mi
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Summit Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $152,500. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
141
−7%since 2019
from 151 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
176 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 188 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.1
+1%since 2019
from 56.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3880121162204201020202024Summit Lake
202493
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,786
+51%since 2019
from $19,728 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
10.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+22%since 2019
from 27.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
27.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
Female
57.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit Lake, Wisconsin?

Summit Lake, Wisconsin has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summit Lake, Wisconsin earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Summit Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $152,500.

How educated are people in Summit Lake, Wisconsin?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Summit Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit Lake, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of people in Summit Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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