Chetek is a city located in Barron County, Wisconsin. Chetek has a 2026 population of 2,166. Chetek is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,175 in 2020.
The median household income in Chetek is $64,141 with a poverty rate of 13.23%. The median age in Chetek is 46.7 years: 43.7 years for males, and 47.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 1,825 adults, (593 of whom are seniors) in Chetek.
Female: 1,106 (50.8%)
Male: 1,071 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Chetek includes 97.06% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,113 | 97.06% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
Chetek 's average per capita income is $41,947. Household income levels show a median of $64,141. The poverty rate stands at 13.23%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,375 | - |
| Families | $81,389 | $86,871 |
| Households | $64,141 | $73,038 |
| Non Families | $44,500 | $49,157 |
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