Lake Wisconsin, WI Demographics
A map of Lake Wisconsin's Population by Race
Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 5,384, a large increase from the 4,616 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Wisconsin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lake Wisconsin has become more 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 Lake Wisconsin, that probability was 8.9% in 2020 and 12.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lake Wisconsin is ranked the 150th 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). Lake Wisconsin was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lake Wisconsin's White Population
5,043 residents of Lake Wisconsin, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Wisconsin is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Lake Wisconsin ranks 100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wisconsin's White population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Lake Wisconsin's population has decreased from 95.4% to 93.7%.
Lake Wisconsin is more White than neighboring Merrimac (77% White), Dane (93.6% White), and Prairie du Sac (89.8% White). Lake Wisconsin is less White than neighboring Lodi (98.3% White), and Dekorra (100% White).
Lake Wisconsin's Black Population
23 residents of Lake Wisconsin, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Wisconsin is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Lake Wisconsin ranks 577th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wisconsin's Black population has grown by an estimated 283.3%. Black residents' share of Lake Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Lake Wisconsin is more Black than neighboring Lodi (0.3% Black), Dekorra (0% Black), and Dane (0.3% Black). Lake Wisconsin is less Black than neighboring Merrimac (6.3% Black), and Prairie du Sac (1.6% Black).
Lake Wisconsin's Asian Population
68 residents of Lake Wisconsin, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Wisconsin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Wisconsin ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wisconsin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 257.9%. Asian residents' share of Lake Wisconsin's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.
Lake Wisconsin is more Asian than neighboring Merrimac (0.5% Asian), Lodi (0% Asian), Dekorra (0% Asian), Dane (0% Asian), and Prairie du Sac (0% Asian).
Lake Wisconsin's Hispanic Population
111 residents of Lake Wisconsin, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Wisconsin is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Wisconsin ranks 629th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wisconsin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Wisconsin's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.
Lake Wisconsin is more Hispanic than neighboring Lodi (0.7% Hispanic), and Dekorra (0% Hispanic). Lake Wisconsin is less Hispanic than neighboring Merrimac (13.2% Hispanic), Dane (3% Hispanic), and Prairie du Sac (4.5% Hispanic).
Lake Wisconsin's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Lake Wisconsin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Wisconsin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Wisconsin ranks 507th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wisconsin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Lake Wisconsin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lodi (0.1% Native American/Other), Dekorra (0% Native American/Other), Dane (0% Native American/Other), and Prairie du Sac (0% Native American/Other). Lake Wisconsin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merrimac (0.5% Native American/Other).
Lake Wisconsin's Multiracial Population
123 residents of Lake Wisconsin, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Wisconsin is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Wisconsin ranks 628th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wisconsin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.
Lake Wisconsin is more Multiracial than neighboring Lodi (0.6% Multiracial), and Dekorra (0% Multiracial). Lake Wisconsin is less Multiracial than neighboring Merrimac (2.5% Multiracial), Dane (3.1% Multiracial), and Prairie du Sac (4.1% 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.