CensusEasy
COUNTY

Green Lake County

Wisconsin · 19,305 residents (2025 est.) · 349.544 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Green Lake County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,263
+1%since 2000
from 19,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,305 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K19K19K19K1990201020202024Green Lake County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,196
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,565
+108%since 2000
from $19,024 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+9%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
RELATED:See current rent listings in Green Lake County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(18,474)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(393)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(1,179)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(17,439)
Black0.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,079)
Asian1.1%(219)
Other2.3%(436)
Diversity Score22.1%(4,253)
Segregation Score29.6%(5,693)
Diversity Score
22
+258%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
−4%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Green Lake County

Plumas County
Pop 18,583
Rabun County
Pop 17,764
Lamar County
Pop 20,941
Grant County
Pop 18,756
Places similar to Green Lake County
Head to head

Compare Green Lake County to nearby counties

GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
Marquette County
Income$65,681−4%
Home value$210,400−2%
Population15,927−17%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
Fond du Lac County
Income$74,275+9%
Home value$222,800+3%
Population104,669+442%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
Winnebago County
Income$74,925+10%
Home value$225,800+5%
Population174,218+802%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
Waushara County
Income$67,107−2%
Home value$203,100−6%
Population25,223+31%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

Green Lake County, Wisconsin has about 19,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Green Lake County, Wisconsin earns about $68,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Lake County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Green Lake County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $215,400, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Green Lake County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

About 13.8% of people in Green Lake County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Lake County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Lake County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 612 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

6 census tracts
Census Tract 1006Census Tract 1001Census Tract 1005Census Tract 1003Census Tract 1004Census Tract 1002
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 53946ZIP 54968ZIP 54941ZIP 53926ZIP 53939ZIP 53947
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Wisconsin
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Green Lake County, Wisconsin: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy