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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Green Lake County

Wisconsin · 19,105 residents · 349.544 sq mi
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Green Lake County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,462. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $92,100. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,105
+2%since 1990
from 18,651 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.9
+11%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,462
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,024
+61%since 1990
from $11,840 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(18,445)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(150)
Asian0.3%(57)
Diversity Score4.7%(872)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(18,474)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(393)
Asian0.3%(56)
Diversity Score6.2%(1,179)
Diversity Score
6
+32%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Green Lake County to nearby counties

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Income$65,681+66%
Home value$210,400+128%
Population15,927−17%
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
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Income$74,275+88%
Home value$222,800+142%
Population104,669+442%
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
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Home value$225,800+145%
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY VS
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Income$67,107+70%
Home value$203,100+121%
Population25,223+31%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

Green Lake County, Wisconsin has about 19,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Green Lake County, Wisconsin earns about $39,462 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 $92,100, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

About 14.5% 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 7.0% 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 454 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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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
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