Wisconsin Dells is a city located in Columbia County Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells has a 2024 population of 3,468. Wisconsin Dells is currently growing at a rate of 3.71% annually and its population has increased by 16.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,970 in 2020.
The average household income in Wisconsin Dells is $81,840 with a poverty rate of 7.01%. The median age in Wisconsin Dells is 50 years: 53.3 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wisconsin Dells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,496 | 92.34% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 4.14% |
| Other race | 78 | 2.89% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,331 | 1.97 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.12 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Married | 492 | 2.85 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Female | 109 | 2.89 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 30 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 1.97% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 20.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 316 | 15.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 6.75% |
| High School Graduate | 588 | 28.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 500 | 24.62% |
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 | 1,864 | 1,785 | 425 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 102 | 15 |
| Other Race | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,806 | $60,893 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,837 | $0 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $43,814 | $45,104 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,449 | $45,174 | $43,575 |
| Some College | $43,724 | $42,611 | $60,266 |
$44,449
Average Earnings
$45,174
Average Male
$43,575
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.78% of Wisconsin Dells residents speak only English, while 5.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,366 | 165 | 6.97% |
| Other | 78 | 16 | 20.51% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 16 | 11.19% |
| Black | 112 | 4 | 3.57% |
7.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.22%
Male Poverty Rate
6.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wisconsin Dells is Other, with 20.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wisconsin Dells is Black, with 3.57% 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 4.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.72% |
| High School | 12.76% |
| Some College | 8.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.45% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,107 | $115,666 |
| Households | $64,375 | $81,840 |
| Married Families | $79,052 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,656 | $47,760 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
181
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 26.5% |
| Other Race | 23 | 29.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
79.65%
Born in Wisconsin Dells
94.56%
Native Born
5.44%
Foreign Born
2.44%
Non Citizen
3%
Naturalized
94.56% of Wisconsin Dells residents were born in the United States, with 79.65% having been born in Wisconsin. 2.44% 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 | 4,091 | 124 | 3.13% |
| 2028 | 3,967 | 125 | 3.25% |
| 2027 | 3,842 | 125 | 3.36% |
| 2026 | 3,717 | 124 | 3.45% |
| 2025 | 3,593 | 125 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 3,468 | 124 | 3.71% |
| 2023 | 3,344 | 128 | 3.98% |
| 2022 | 3,216 | 13 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 3,203 | 233 | 7.85% |
| 2020 | 2,970 | -22 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 2,992 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 2,987 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 2,973 | 174 | 6.22% |
| 2016 | 2,799 | 103 | 3.82% |
| 2015 | 2,696 | -14 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,710 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 2,705 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,695 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 2,702 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 2,715 | 0 | 0% |