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Green Lake, WI


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Green Lake, Wisconsin

Green Lake, Wisconsin, in Green Lake county, is 24 miles SW of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 76 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,100.

The People and Families of Green Lake

In Green Lake, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Green Lake live independently, in one-person housing.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Green Lake.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Green Lake had a median family income of $49,091. Green Lake benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Green Lake residents, with $4,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Green Lake Housing

In Green Lake, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Green Lake, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Green Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Green Lake Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Green Lake College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Green Lake, WI

Comparing Green Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity33
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime42
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Historic Green Lake

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Oakwood Hotel from gate between 1880 and 1899

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Oakwood Hotel from gate between 1880 and 1899

Green Lake (old mill at railway station) between 1880 and 1899

Green Lake between 1880 and 1899

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