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Three Lakes

Wisconsin · 605 residents · 2.822 sq mi
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Three Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has grown 48% since 2019. Median home value is $172,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
605
+48%since 2019
from 408 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 145 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
−22%since 2019
from 64.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
369441512583655201020202024Three Lakes
2024410
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,589
−8%since 2019
from $40,751 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $151,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $960 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−11%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
57.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Three Lakes, Wisconsin?

Three Lakes, Wisconsin has about 605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Three Lakes, Wisconsin earns about $66,250 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 $172,500, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Three Lakes, Wisconsin?

About 38.4% 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 2.8% of people in Three Lakes, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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