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Shell Lake, WI

Total Population

3,296

Median Household Income

$59,732

Median Home Value

$196,600

Median Rent

$833

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$59,732

100.4% above state median

Home Value

$196,600

101.2% above state median

Rent

$833

100% above state median

Median Age

43.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Shell Lake, WI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$59,732

-20.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.4%

State: $-15,996,291

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.56 people

Total Households

1,245

Family Households

53.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

30.0%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

26.1%

#3 Industry

Construction

11.9%

Total Employed Residents:827

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

6.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.8%

22 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,256

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

97.6%

1,408 employed

Labor Force

1,442

34 unemployed

Median Age

43.4 years

Per Capita Income

$32,145

Poverty Rate

10.0%

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