Chetek, WI Demographics

A map of Chetek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,095	2,023	96.2%	93.1%
Hispanic	65	44	3.0%	2.0%
Multiracial	15	86	0.7%	4.0%
Asian	2	7	0.1%	0.3%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Chetek, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,177, a less than 1% change from the 2,172 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chetek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chetek has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chetek, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 7.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chetek is ranked the 263rd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chetek was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chetek's White Population

2,095 residents of Chetek, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chetek is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Chetek ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chetek's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Chetek's population has increased from 93.1% to 96.2%.

Chetek is more White than neighboring Cameron (91.3% White), New Auburn (94.5% White), Dallas (85.8% White), Rice Lake (87.3% White), and Barron (82.2% White).

Chetek's Black Population

0 residents of Chetek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chetek is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Chetek ranks 575th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chetek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Chetek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chetek is less Black than neighboring Cameron (2.3% Black), Dallas (0.6% Black), Rice Lake (2.6% Black), and Barron (5.4% Black).

Chetek's Asian Population

2 residents of Chetek, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chetek is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Chetek ranks 479th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chetek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Chetek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Chetek is more Asian than neighboring New Auburn (0% Asian), and Dallas (0% Asian). Chetek is less Asian than neighboring Cameron (1% Asian), Rice Lake (0.5% Asian), and Barron (2.6% Asian).

Chetek's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Chetek, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chetek is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Chetek ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chetek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chetek's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Chetek is more Hispanic than neighboring Cameron (2.9% Hispanic). Chetek is less Hispanic than neighboring New Auburn (4.5% Hispanic), Dallas (7% Hispanic), Rice Lake (5% Hispanic), and Barron (3.2% Hispanic).

Chetek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chetek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chetek is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Chetek ranks 540th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chetek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chetek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chetek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cameron (0.2% Native American/Other), Dallas (1.1% Native American/Other), Rice Lake (0.6% Native American/Other), and Barron (0.3% Native American/Other).

Chetek's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Chetek, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chetek is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Chetek ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chetek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Chetek's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.7%.

Chetek is less Multiracial than neighboring Cameron (2.3% Multiracial), New Auburn (0.9% Multiracial), Dallas (5.6% Multiracial), Rice Lake (4.1% Multiracial), and Barron (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.