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Tainter Lake

Wisconsin · 2,609 residents · 18.534 sq mi
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Tainter Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,781. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,609
+25%since 2000
from 2,089 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Tainter Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,781
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,265 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,237
+91%since 2000
from $25,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+42%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,052)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,433)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3%(77)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.5%(64)
Diversity Score16.1%(420)
Diversity Score
16
+440%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tainter Lake, Wisconsin?

Tainter Lake, Wisconsin has about 2,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tainter Lake, Wisconsin earns about $105,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tainter Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Tainter Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $299,800, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Tainter Lake, Wisconsin?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tainter Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tainter Lake, Wisconsin?

About 8.4% of people in Tainter Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tainter Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Tainter Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 893 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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