Lake Geneva is a city located in Walworth County Wisconsin. Lake Geneva has a 2024 population of 8,812. Lake Geneva is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 6.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,299 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Geneva is $96,185 with a poverty rate of 12.68%. The median age in Lake Geneva is 47.2 years: 41.5 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Geneva was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,495 | 88.77% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 5.13% |
| Other race | 358 | 4.24% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,095 | 2.04 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 1,890 | 1.14 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Married | 1,579 | 2.76 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 403 | 2.99 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 223 | 2.78 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
50.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 2.98% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,638 | 26.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 986 | 16.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,462 | 24.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 1,175 | 19.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,368 | 5,237 | 2,500 |
| Hispanic | 479 | 242 | 68 |
| Other Race | 245 | 136 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 192 | 73 |
| Black | 62 | 39 | 27 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,056 | $74,524 | $57,381 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,165 | $81,713 | $87,540 |
| High School Graduate | $39,233 | $44,395 | $18,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $43,354 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,560 | $66,228 | $45,376 |
| Some College | $38,379 | $47,404 | $34,105 |
$54,560
Average Earnings
$66,228
Average Male
$45,376
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.27% of Lake Geneva residents speak only English, while 10.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,084 | 630 | 8.89% |
| Hispanic | 874 | 230 | 26.32% |
| Multiple | 433 | 127 | 29.33% |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Black | 69 | 23 | 33.33% |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 100% |
12.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.88%
Male Poverty Rate
16.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Geneva is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Geneva is White, with 8.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.52% |
| High School | 15.12% |
| Some College | 12.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.74% |
| Female Employed | 16.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,544 | $122,375 |
| Households | $73,199 | $96,185 |
| Married Families | $118,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,182 | $62,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 2.83% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
42.89%
Born in Lake Geneva
90.76%
Native Born
9.24%
Foreign Born
4.39%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
90.76% of Lake Geneva residents were born in the United States, with 42.89% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,454 | 129 | 1.38% |
| 2028 | 9,325 | 128 | 1.39% |
| 2027 | 9,197 | 128 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 9,069 | 129 | 1.44% |
| 2025 | 8,940 | 128 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 8,812 | 128 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 8,684 | 119 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 8,565 | 134 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 8,431 | 132 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 8,299 | 287 | 3.58% |
| 2019 | 8,012 | 185 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 7,827 | 94 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 7,733 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 7,666 | 40 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 7,626 | 28 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 7,598 | 31 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 7,567 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 7,561 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 7,552 | 19 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 7,533 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,148 | 1,169 | 19.55% |
| 1990 | 5,979 | 372 | 6.63% |
| 1980 | 5,607 | 717 | 14.66% |
| 1970 | 4,890 | -39 | -0.79% |
| 1960 | 4,929 | 629 | 14.63% |
| 1950 | 4,300 | 1,062 | 32.8% |
| 1940 | 3,238 | 165 | 5.37% |
| 1930 | 3,073 | 441 | 16.76% |
| 1920 | 2,632 | -447 | -14.52% |
| 1910 | 3,079 | 494 | 19.11% |
| 1900 | 2,585 | -6,869 | -72.66% |