Chief Lake, WI

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2021 Population
594
16.5% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
47
21.1% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.4%
4.2% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$66,875
14.1% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$103,800
74.7% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
311
1.97% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Chief Lake, WI had a population of 594 people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $66,875. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chief Lake, WI grew from 510 to 594, a 16.5% increase and its median household income declined from $77,830 to $66,875, a −14.1% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chief Lake, WI are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (60.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (10.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.06%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in Chief Lake, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Chief Lake, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chief Lake, WI are Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College (60 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Chief Lake, WI was $103,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Most people in Chief Lake, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Chief Lake, WI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Chief Lake, WI is home to a population of 594 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.35% of Chief Lake, WI residents were born outside of the country (8 people).

In 2021, there were 2.75 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (358 people) in Chief Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 130 White (Non-Hispanic) and 62 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2021 Citizenship
100%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Chief Lake, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chief Lake, WI was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chief Lake, WI
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    358 ± 98
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    130 ± 43
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
    62 ± 79
11.8%
Hispanic Population
70 people

In 2021, there were 2.75 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (358 people) in Chief Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 130 White (Non-Hispanic) and 62 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.8% of the people in Chief Lake, WI are hispanic (70 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chief Lake, WI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    83,507 ± 7,044 people
  2. India
    24,549 ± 3,839 people
  3. China
    15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.35%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8 people
0.196%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1 people

As of 2021, 1.35% of Chief Lake, WI residents (8 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chief Lake, WI was 0.196%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    17 ± 21
  2. Vietnam
    16 ± 18
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4 ± 11

Chief Lake, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Chief Lake, WI employs 311 people. The largest industries in Chief Lake, WI are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (62 people), Retail Trade (54 people), and Public Administration (43 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,250), and Construction ($46,750).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

311
2021 Value
± 84
1.97%
1 Year growth
± 45.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chief Lake, WI grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 305 employees to 311 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chief Lake, WI, are Sales & Related Occupations (51 people), Management Occupations (30 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (29 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chief Lake, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

311
2021 Value
± 84
1.97%
1 Year growth
± 45.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chief Lake, WI grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 305 employees to 311 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chief Lake, WI, are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (62 people), Retail Trade (54 people), and Public Administration (43 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chief Lake, WI, though some of these residents may live in Chief Lake, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,603
Median earning men ± $4,228
$25,069
Median earning women ± $11,466

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,688), Construction ($46,750), and Retail Trade ($28,929).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,542), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($22,159), and Retail Trade ($11,172).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $43.6B
  2. $37.7B
  3. $34.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B
2020 Value in Wisconsin
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin
76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Chief Lake, WI awarded 60 degrees. The student population of Chief Lake, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 58 male students and 248 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chief Lake, WI are American Indian or Alaska Native (37 and 61.7%), followed by Black or African American (13 and 21.7%), White (9 and 15%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.67%).

The largest universities in Chief Lake, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College (60 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chief Lake, WI are Registered Nursing (19 and 31.7%), General Human Services (9 and 15%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6 and 10%).

The median tuition cost in Chief Lake, WI for a public four year colleges is $4,560 for in-state students and $4,560 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 306 students enrolled in Chief Lake, WI, 19% men and 81% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 236 records, of which 81.8% were women and 18.2% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Chief Lake, WI was General Human Services with 7 degrees awarded.

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College with 60 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 8 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chief Lake, WI, which is 0.154 times less than the 52 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 37 degrees mean that there were 2.85 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 13 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Chief Lake, WI was $103,800 in 2021, which is 0.424 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $59,400 to $103,800, a 74.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Chief Lake, WI is 77.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chief Lake, WI have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chief Lake, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$103,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$45,236
$190
Median Property Taxes
±$51

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chief Lake, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chief Lake, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

77.2%
Homeownership
2021
74.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 77.2% of the housing units in Chief Lake, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Chief Lake, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$66,875
Median Household Income
± $33,129
246
Number of Households
± 60

In 2021, the median household income of the 246 households in Chief Lake, WI declined from $66,875 from the previous year's value of $77,830.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chief Lake, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.443
2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.445
2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (67.8%)
  2. Carpooled (30.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (1.34%)

In 2021, 67.8% of workers in Chief Lake, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (30.9%) and those who worked at home (1.34%).

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Commute Time

17.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chief Lake, WI have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Chief Lake, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chief Lake, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chief Lake, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chief Lake, WI (77 out of 575 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chief Lake, WI is Native American, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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pulseHealth

89.1% of the population of Chief Lake, WI has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sawyer County, WI see 1274 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.28% decrease from the previous year (1374 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1392 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 327 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,274 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sawyer County, WI

Primary care physicians in Sawyer County, WI see an average of 1,274 patients per year. This represents a 7.28% decrease from the previous year (1,374 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sawyer County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 9.09% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.9%
Uninsured
39.7%
Employer Coverage
20.4%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
1.18%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chief Lake, WI declined by 49.3% from 21.6% to 10.9%.

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