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CITY · 2020 ACS

Turtle Lake

Wisconsin · 348 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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Turtle Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has grown 33% since 2019. Median home value is $170,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
+33%since 2019
from 261 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
44.2
−18%since 2019
from 54.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
207247287326366201020202024Turtle Lake
2024327
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(10)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(23)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(41)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(43)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.5%(26)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.8%(69)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.2%(60)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.9%(10)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,813
−16%since 2019
from $40,158 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $222,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
11.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(249)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(42)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian8.3%(20)
Ancestry
German31.1%(75)
Irish14.5%(35)
Italian9.1%(22)
Dutch7.1%(17)
Polish7.1%(17)
Norwegian6.2%(15)
French5.8%(14)
English4.1%(10)
Danish3.3%(8)
American2.5%(6)
Belgian2.1%(5)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish2.1%(5)
Austrian1.2%(3)
Swedish1.2%(3)
Slovene0.8%(2)
Czech0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest South American population · Largest Ecuadorian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+14%since 2019
from 27.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% 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
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
44.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
12.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married19.2%(34)
Married54.2%(96)
Widowed2.3%(4)
Divorced24.3%(43)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(24)
Married69.5%(82)
Widowed7.6%(9)
Divorced2.5%(3)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin?

Turtle Lake, Wisconsin has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turtle Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $170,800.

How educated are people in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin?

About 9.1% of people in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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