Shell Lake is a city located in Washburn County Wisconsin. Shell Lake has a 2024 population of 1,386. It is also the county seat of Washburn County. Shell Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,376 in 2020.
The average household income in Shell Lake is $91,181 with a poverty rate of 9.03%. The median age in Shell Lake is 45 years: 42.7 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shell Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,392 | 92% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 629 | 2.26 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 270 | 3.01 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.14 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 68 | 2.93 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 23 | 4.52 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 20.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 8.41% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 27.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 257 | 24.57% |
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 | 955 | 896 | 288 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 53 | 10 |
| Native American | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,063 | $91,250 | $32,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,250 | $90,833 | $95,938 |
| High School Graduate | $41,667 | $103,333 | $35,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,528 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,295 | $62,188 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $54,583 | $25,294 |
$46,295
Average Earnings
$62,188
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.25% of Shell Lake residents speak only English, while 0.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,329 | 121 | 9.1% |
| Multiple | 87 | 7 | 8.05% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Native | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
9.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.31%
Male Poverty Rate
11.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shell Lake is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shell Lake is Multiple, with 8.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.46% |
| Some College | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,917 | $128,782 |
| Households | $56,875 | $91,181 |
| Married Families | $107,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,875 | $38,513 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 10.41% |
| Other Race | 2 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
61.86%
Born in Shell Lake
97.95%
Native Born
2.05%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
97.95% of Shell Lake residents were born in the United States, with 61.86% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,400 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 1,397 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,394 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 1,392 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,389 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,386 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,384 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,381 | 14 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,367 | -9 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 1,376 | 62 | 4.72% |
| 2019 | 1,314 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,319 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,315 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,313 | 8 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 1,305 | -13 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 1,318 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,321 | -15 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 1,336 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,340 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 1,347 | 0 | 0% |