Green Lake, WI

Census Place

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2021 Population

881

0.916% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.5

0.849% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

17.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,350

10% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,600

6.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Green Lake, WI had a population of 881 people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of $47,350. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Green Lake, WI grew from 873 to 881, a 0.916% increase and its median household income grew from $43,036 to $47,350, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Green Lake, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), Other (Hispanic) (0.795%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.454%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.454%).

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.

98.8% of the residents in Green Lake, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Green Lake, WI was $159,600, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in Green Lake, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 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 881 people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.59% of Green Lake, WI residents were born outside of the country (14 people).

In 2021, there were 36.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (843 people) in Green Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Green Lake, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Green Lake, WI was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Green Lake, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Green Lake, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
843 ± 140
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23 ± 23
Other (Hispanic)
7 ± 14

0.795%

Hispanic Population

7 people

0.795% of the people in Green Lake, WI are hispanic (7 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14 people

1.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16 people

As of 2021, 1.59% of Green Lake, WI residents (14 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 Green Lake, WI was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Green Lake, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
19 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
14 ± 15
Korea
2 ± 10

Green Lake, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Green Lake, WI employs 377 people. The largest industries in Green Lake, WI are Retail Trade (81 people), Manufacturing (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (43 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($93,056), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,639), and Information ($80,833).

Employment

Occupations

377

2021 Value

± 85

−5.99%

1 Year decline

± 32.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Green Lake, WI declined at a rate of −5.99%, from 401 employees to 377 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Green Lake, WI, are Sales & Related Occupations (91 people), Production Occupations (44 people), and Management Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Green Lake, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

377

2021 Value

± 85

−5.99%

1 Year decline

± 32.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Green Lake, WI declined at a rate of −5.99%, from 401 employees to 377 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Green Lake, WI, are Retail Trade (81 people), Manufacturing (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (43 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,500

Median earning men ± $5,276

$25,625

Median earning women ± $9,216

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($95,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,056), and Manufacturing ($62,969).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($36,250), Retail Trade ($29,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($25,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Green Lake, WI was $159,600 in 2021, which is 0.652 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $170,100 to $159,600, a 6.17% decrease. The homeownership rate in Green Lake, WI is 63.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Green Lake, WI have an average commute time of 20.2 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.

Property

$159,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$24,142

$284

Median Property Taxes

±$76

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.

Rent vs Own

63.3%

Homeownership

2021

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.3% of the housing units in Green Lake, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1004

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,350

Median Household Income

± $3,459

449

Number of Households

± 91

In 2021, the median household income of the 449 households in Green Lake, WI grew to $47,350 from the previous year's value of $43,036.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Green 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.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (9.51%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Green Lake, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (9.51%).

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.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Green Lake, WI have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.901% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Green Lake, WI (88 out of 764 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 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 Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97% of the population of Green Lake, WI has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 6.91% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Green Lake County, WI see 1113 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1113 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1719 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 995 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,113 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Green Lake County, WI

Primary care physicians in Green Lake County, WI see an average of 1,113 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,113 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.2% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 29% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.96%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

6.91%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

18%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Green Lake, WI declined by 10% from 3.29% to 2.96%.

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.