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Shell Lake

County:
Washburn County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.846
State:
Wisconsin

Shell Lake is a city located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Shell Lake has a 2026 population of 1,406. It is also the county seat of Washburn County. Shell Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,367 in 2020.

The median household income in Shell Lake is $57,500 with a poverty rate of 8.91%. The median age in Shell Lake is 49.8 years: 49.6 years for males, and 49.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.4 males.

1.4K
Total Population
241
Density (mi²)
7 0.5%
Growth

Shell Lake Population

Shell Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,40670.5%
20251,39960.43%
20241,393-5-0.36%
20231,398120.87%
20221,386231.69%
20211,363-4-0.29%
20201,367-3-0.22%
20191,314-5-0.38%
20181,31940.3%
20171,31520.15%
20161,31380.61%
20151,305-13-0.99%
20141,318-3-0.23%
20131,321-15-1.12%
20121,336-4-0.3%
20111,340-7-0.52%
20101,34720.15%

Median Age

Overall: 49.8 years
Female: 49.9 years
Male: 49.6 years

Shell Lake Adults

There are 1,136 adults, (448 of whom are seniors) in Shell Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 832 (57%)
Male: 627 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shell Lake includes 89.92% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,31289.92%
Two or more races1167.95%
Native American171.17%
Black or African American80.55%
Other race50.34%
Asian10.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races40.27%
Native American20.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,31289.92%
Two or more races1127.68%
Native American151.03%
Black or African American80.55%
Other race50.34%
Asian10.07%

Shell Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shell Lake 's average per capita income is $45,404. Household income levels show a median of $57,500. The poverty rate stands at 8.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$117,917-
Families$95,417$135,071
Households$57,500$97,454
Non Families$27,163$38,389

$45,404

Average Income

$57,500

Median Household Income

8.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)