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Green Lake County

Wisconsin · 19,018 residents · 349.544 sq mi
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Green Lake County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,600. With a median age of 46.6, 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 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
19,018
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+14%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,339
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,396
+60%since 2000
from $19,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(17,255)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(979)
Asian0.5%(101)
Other1.7%(321)
Diversity Score18.9%(3,591)
Segregation Score30.7%(5,843)
Diversity Score
19
+206%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

Green Lake County, Wisconsin has about 19,018 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Lake County, Wisconsin earns about $57,339 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?

About 20.9% 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 10.6% 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 367 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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