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 $80,783 with a poverty rate of 8.86%. The median age in Wisconsin Dells is 42.3 years: 42.5 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wisconsin Dells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,388 | 86.43% |
| Two or more races | 119 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 101 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 50 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,278 | 2.09 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 636 | 1.16 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 480 | 3 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 138 | 2.88 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Male | 24 | 4.13 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 15.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 305 | 15.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 8.62% |
| High School Graduate | 638 | 32.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 428 | 22.1% |
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 | 1,686 | 1,582 | 376 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 173 | 59 |
| Other Race | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 43 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 13 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,376 | $0 | $81,406 |
| High School Graduate | $45,792 | $45,299 | $46,765 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,552 | $46,293 | $47,885 |
| Some College | $46,088 | $45,114 | $68,939 |
$46,552
Average Earnings
$46,293
Average Male
$47,885
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.33% of Wisconsin Dells residents speak only English, while 9.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,253 | 170 | 7.55% |
| Other | 101 | 32 | 31.68% |
| Multiple | 119 | 32 | 26.89% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 32 | 12.26% |
| Black | 105 | 6 | 5.71% |
8.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.08%
Male Poverty Rate
6.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wisconsin Dells is Other, with 31.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wisconsin Dells is Black, with 5.71% 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 10.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.46% |
| High School | 12.82% |
| Some College | 10.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.18% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,274 | $111,003 |
| Households | $66,846 | $80,783 |
| Married Families | $82,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,269 | $47,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 8.44% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 17.44% |
| Other Race | 26 | 25.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
10%
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
77.42%
Born in Wisconsin Dells
91.64%
Native Born
8.36%
Foreign Born
6.01%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
91.64% of Wisconsin Dells residents were born in the United States, with 77.42% having been born in Wisconsin. 6.01% 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% |