Chief Lake is a CDP located in Sawyer County Wisconsin. Chief Lake has a 2024 population of 633. Chief Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 24.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 510 in 2020.
The average household income in Chief Lake is $118,421 with a poverty rate of 17.39%. The median age in Chief Lake is 45 years: 46.9 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chief Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 384 | 61.34% |
| White | 197 | 31.47% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 6.39% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 252 | 2.47 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 123 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 59 | 2.37 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Male | 9 | 7.89 | 0 | 100 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 13.02% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 15.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 10.23% |
| High School Graduate | 116 | 26.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 85 | 19.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 234 | 174 | 20 |
| White | 146 | 146 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 54.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $31,146 | $91,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,875 | $0 | $62,344 |
| High School Graduate | $34,500 | $43,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,040 | $36,333 | $29,236 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $36,779 | $23,813 |
$35,040
Average Earnings
$36,333
Average Male
$29,236
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.67% of Chief Lake residents speak only English, while 8.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 379 | 69 | 18.21% |
| White | 164 | 33 | 20.12% |
| Multiple | 40 | 6 | 15% |
17.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.95%
Male Poverty Rate
15.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chief Lake is White, with 20.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chief Lake is Multiple, with 15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.68% |
| Some College | 5.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 6.78% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,615 | $96,725 |
| Households | $65,962 | $118,421 |
| Married Families | $87,569 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,135 | $174,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 28 | 11.11% |
| White | 17 | 10.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.21%
Born in Chief Lake
98.72%
Native Born
1.28%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
98.72% of Chief Lake residents were born in the United States, with 68.21% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 633 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 630 | 4 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 626 | 32 | 5.39% |
| 2021 | 594 | 84 | 16.47% |
| 2020 | 510 | -55 | -9.73% |
| 2019 | 565 | 59 | 11.66% |
| 2018 | 506 | -33 | -6.12% |
| 2017 | 539 | -39 | -6.75% |
| 2016 | 578 | -23 | -3.83% |
| 2015 | 601 | 46 | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 555 | -159 | -22.27% |
| 2013 | 714 | 29 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 685 | 67 | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 618 | 35 | 6% |
| 2010 | 583 | 0 | 0% |