Green Lake, WI

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,076
    US Senator
    Ron Johnson
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Baldwin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.1
    0.558% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.6%
    10.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,970
    3.95% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $218,200
    3.22% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    482
    1.69% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Green 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Green Lake, WI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Green Lake, WI was $218,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%.

    Most people in Green Lake, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Green Lake, WI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Green Lake, WI is home to a population of 1.08k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.929% of Green Lake, WI residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

    In 2024, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (999 people) in Green Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Green Lake, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Green Lake, WI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Green Lake, WI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      999 ± 142
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      35 ± 16
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      12 ± 12
    2.14%
    Hispanic Population
    23 people

    In 2024, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (999 people) in Green Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.14% of the people in Green Lake, WI are hispanic (23 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Green Lake, WI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      90,085 ± 7,313 people
    2. India
      22,216 ± 3,653 people
    3. China
      14,090 ± 2,911 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 90,085 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 22,216 and China with 14,090.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.929%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    10 people
    2.09%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    22 people

    As of 2024, 0.929% of Green Lake, WI residents (10 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Green Lake, WI was 2.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      61 ± 37
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      20 ± 23
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3 ± 12

    Green Lake, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.05 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Green Lake, WI.

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    Health

    97.9% of the population of Green Lake, WI has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 22% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 0.803% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.9% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 29% between 35 and 64 years, and 37.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.11%
    Uninsured
    48%
    Employer Coverage
    12.9%
    Medicaid
    22%
    Medicare
    14.3%
    Non-Group
    0.803%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Green Lake, WI declined by 9.34% from 2.33% to 2.11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Green Lake, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Green Lake, WI employs 482 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Green Lake, WI were Manufacturing (73 people), Accommodation & Food Services (55 people), and Retail Trade (52 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($63,977), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,795), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    482
    2024 Value
    ± 95
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Green Lake, WI grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 474 employees to 482 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Green Lake, WI, are Sales & Related Occupations (80 people), Management Occupations (57 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Green Lake, WI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    482
    2024 Value
    ± 95
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Green Lake, WI grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 474 employees to 482 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Green Lake, WI, are Manufacturing (73 people), Accommodation & Food Services (55 people), and Retail Trade (52 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Green Lake, WI, though some of these residents may live in Green 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

    $46,420
    Median earning men ± $5,112
    $42,188
    Median earning women ± $10,107

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($121,250), Other Services Except Public Administration ($75,417), and Public Administration ($64,205).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,250), Construction ($46,250), and Manufacturing ($45,417).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Green Lake, WI was $218,200 in 2024, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $211,400 to $218,200, a 3.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Green Lake, WI is 62.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Green Lake, WI have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Green Lake, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $218,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,239
    $361
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$87

    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 Green Lake, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    62.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.9% of the housing units in Green Lake, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Green Lake, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,970
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,891
    574
    Number of Households
    ± 105

    In 2024, the median household income of the 574 households in Green Lake, WI grew to $55,970 from the previous year's value of $53,841.

    The following chart displays the households in Green Lake, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Green Lake, WI is from Wisconsin.
    0.439
    2024 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.364% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (57.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (21.2%)
    3. Walked (13.7%)

    In 2024, 57.1% of workers in Green Lake, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.2%) and those who walked to work (13.7%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Green Lake, WI have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.68% of the workforce in Green Lake, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Green Lake, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Green Lake, WI (111 out of 960 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Green Lake, WI is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

    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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