Lake Geneva, WI Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Lake Geneva?
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There are 8,300 residents in Lake Geneva, with a median age of 45. Of this, 48.16% are males and 51.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.06% of the resident pool in Lake Geneva, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.8%. Additionally, 5.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,688 people in Lake Geneva currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 6,688 people in Lake Geneva currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,300 | 5.4% |
| Male Population | 3,997 | 5.2% |
| Female Population | 4,303 | 5.7% |
Male population 48.16%
Female population 51.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45 | 1.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 7,475 | 4.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 398 | 59.8% |
| Not Citizen | 427 | -3.0% |
Citizen US Born 90.06%
Citizen not US Born 4.8%
Not Citizen 5.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 845 | 27.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 210 | -48.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 557 | 0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,688 | 7.0% |
Moved from Same County 10.18%
Moved from Same State 2.53%
Moved from Different State 6.71%
Same House as Last Year 80.58%
What are the employment statistics in Lake Geneva?
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White-collar workers make up 74.84% of the working population in Lake Geneva, while blue-collar employees account for 25.16%. There are also 275 entrepreneurs in Lake Geneva (6.25% of the workforce); 3,427 workers employed in private companies (77.9%); and 291 people working in governmental institutions (6.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,292 | -4.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,107 | 25.4% |
White Collar 74.84%
Blue Collar 25.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 275 | -16.2% |
| Private Companies | 3,427 | 6.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 291 | -28.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 406 | 17.0% |
Self Employees 6.25%
Private Companies 77.9%
Governmental Workers 6.62%
Not for Profit Companies 9.23%
How many households are there in Lake Geneva?
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There are a total of 3,929 households in Lake Geneva, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.45% of these Lake Geneva households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.55%. Additionally, 18.3% of households have children and 81.7% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,929 | 7.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.9% |
| Family Households | 2,100 | 1.4% |
| Non-family Households | 1,829 | 16.2% |
Family Households 53.45%
Non-family Households 46.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 719 | -7.8% |
| Households without Children | 3,210 | 12.0% |
Households with Children 18.3%
Households without Children 81.7%
What are the median and average incomes in Lake Geneva?
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The average annual household income in Lake Geneva is $79,643, while the median household income sits at $59,162 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,732, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,580. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $25,974 and $49,112, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $79,643 | -1.2% |
| Median Household Income | $59,162 | -3.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 689 | 24.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,539 | 4.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lake Geneva?
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There are 4,857 housing units in Lake Geneva, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 3,929 occupied housing units in Lake Geneva, 54.14% are owner-occupied, while 45.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $241,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,081 per month in Lake Geneva.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $241,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,081 per month in Lake Geneva.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,857 | 5.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 905 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 491 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 422 | -19.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 280 | -9.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,041 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 247 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 803 | 8.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 400 | -11.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 255 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 13 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,929 | 7.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,127 | 9.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,802 | 5.4% |
Owner Occupied 54.14%
Renter Occupied 45.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,339 | 13.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 788 | 3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $241,300 | 1.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $213,500 | 20.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,081 | 6.7% |
With Mortgage 62.95%
Without Mortgage 37.05%
What is the level of education in Lake Geneva?
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Approximately 35.9% of the population in Lake Geneva holds a high school degree (that's 2,427 residents), while 22.99% have attained a college certificate (1,605 locals) and 21.51% have a bachelor's degree (1,454 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 149 | -20.3% |
| Some High School | 2,427 | 16.8% |
| Some College | 1,605 | 3.2% |
| Associate Degree | 360 | 0.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,454 | 4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 816 | -7.0% |
No High School 2.2%
Some High School 35.9%
Some College 22.99%
Associate Degree 5.33%
Bachelor's Degree 21.51%
Graduate Degree 12.07%
What is the marital status of Lake Geneva residents?
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A total of 1,951 people in Lake Geneva have never been married (which represents 27.63% of the total population), while 3,496 of them are wedded (49.51%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 224 (3.17%) and 1,109 (15.71%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,951 | 12.6% |
| Married | 3,496 | -2.4% |
| Separated | 224 | 53.4% |
| Widowed | 505 | 23.8% |
| Divorced | 1,109 | 19.4% |
Never Married 27.63%
Married 49.51%
Separated 3.17%
Widowed 7.15%
Divorced 15.71%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lake Geneva?
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The top three means of transportation people in Lake Geneva use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 3,665 residents commute by car, 189 prefer going to work by walking and 71 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,665 | 5.7% |
| Ferryboat | 22 | 69.2% |
| Bicycle | 71 | 26.8% |
| Walk | 189 | -14.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Lake Geneva by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.