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Lena, WI


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Lena, Wisconsin

Lena, Wisconsin, in Oconto county, is 29 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 132 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 510.

The People and Families of Lena

In Lena, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Lena is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, Lena is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lena had a median family income of $34,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lena Housing

About 60% of housing units in Lena are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Homeowners in Lena benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Lena, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the village. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lena Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lena, WI

Comparing Lena 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men51
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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