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Three Lakes

Wisconsin · 605 residents · 2.822 sq mi
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Three Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $98,400. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
+1%vs 2011
vs 600 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 213 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+1%vs 2011
vs 48.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,454
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,481 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,409
−7%vs 2011
vs $24,051 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.422 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $129,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $364 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−52.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.4% in 2011
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.6%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−28.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−5%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(598)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 15.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Female
50.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Three Lakes, Wisconsin?

Three Lakes, Wisconsin has about 605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Three Lakes, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Three Lakes, Wisconsin earns about $32,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Three Lakes, Wisconsin expensive?

In Three Lakes, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Three Lakes, Wisconsin?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Three Lakes, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Three Lakes, Wisconsin?

About 9.6% of people in Three Lakes, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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