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Wind Lake

Wisconsin · 4,836 residents · 6.906 sq mi
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Wind Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,855. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,836
−7%since 2000
from 5,202 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+37%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wind Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,855
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,486
+100%since 2000
from $24,765 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+16%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+56%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(5,049)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(88)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,539)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(174)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other2.2%(104)
Diversity Score14.7%(709)
Diversity Score
15
+164%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wind Lake, Wisconsin?

Wind Lake, Wisconsin has about 4,836 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wind Lake, Wisconsin earns about $102,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wind Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wind Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $386,100, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Wind Lake, Wisconsin?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wind Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wind Lake, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of people in Wind Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wind Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wind Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,088 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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