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 $87,976 with a poverty rate of 11.78%. The median age in Lake Geneva is 45 years: 41.8 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Geneva was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,511 | 90.11% |
| Other race | 420 | 5.04% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,073 | 2.02 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 1,884 | 1.11 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 1,541 | 2.76 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 505 | 2.92 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 143 | 2.76 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 2.62% |
| Associates Degree | 399 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,414 | 24.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 896 | 15.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,646 | 28.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 3.74% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 19.51% |
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 | 5,090 | 4,991 | 2,233 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 376 | 46 |
| Other Race | 308 | 260 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 104 | 35 |
| Black | 68 | 39 | 25 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 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 43.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,447 | $72,054 | $49,755 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,116 | $71,625 | $73,507 |
| High School Graduate | $41,573 | $48,100 | $16,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $38,774 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,947 | $51,369 | $39,917 |
| Some College | $36,890 | $45,855 | $32,140 |
$45,947
Average Earnings
$51,369
Average Male
$39,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.15% of Lake Geneva residents speak only English, while 12.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,937 | 515 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 982 | 273 | 27.8% |
| Multiple | 275 | 136 | 49.45% |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Black | 77 | 29 | 37.66% |
11.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
15.32%
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 7.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.1% |
| Some College | 11.78% |
| High School | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.71% |
| Female Employed | 13.56% |
| Male Employed | 5.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,065 | $109,088 |
| Households | $62,883 | $87,976 |
| Married Families | $99,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,574 | $61,629 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Korea | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 2.85% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
39.16%
Born in Lake Geneva
88.78%
Native Born
11.22%
Foreign Born
6.74%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
88.78% of Lake Geneva residents were born in the United States, with 39.16% having been born in Wisconsin. 6.74% 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% |