Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 969, Lake Arrowhead's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lake Arrowhead is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Adams County. The total population is 969. It ranks as the 399th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Arrowhead is 66.7 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 4.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Arrowhead is $83,086. This is 7% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $310,300. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Arrowhead has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents.

Education

39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.