Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin had a total population of 1,469, the 320th largest community in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $74,313, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.5% — among the lowest in Wisconsin.
43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Wisconsin.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

Lauderdale Lakes Quick Facts

Population 1,469

Median Household Income $74,313

Median Home Value $378,300

Poverty Rate 4.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 57.3 years

Homeownership Rate 94.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

High School Graduation Rate 98.0%

Diversity Index 8/100

Population 1,469 320th of 808

Median Income $74,313 average

Poverty Rate 4.5% 64% lower than national

Median Home Value $378,300 top 10%

How Lauderdale Lakes Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,337	1,469	+9.9%
Median household income	$83,698	$74,313	-11.2%
Median home value	$313,800	$378,300	+20.6%

How Lauderdale Lakes Compares

Median Household Income

Lauderdale Lakes

$74,313

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lauderdale Lakes

$378,300

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 2.6%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 40.2%

$100K+ 38.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

1.3%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

9.6%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

3.5%

$60K-$75K

25.8%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

12.5%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 94.8%

Renter 5.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.3%

18-34

13.3%

35-54

16.5%

55-74

39.1%

75+

14.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lauderdale Lakes Rankings in Wisconsin

#320 Population of 808

#335 Median Income of 788

#83 Education of 808

#66 Home Value of 799

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Other Cities in Walworth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Whitewater	15,807	$54,969	26.8%	$229,400
Elkhorn	10,221	$77,649	7.6%	$273,600
Delavan	8,689	$65,357	10.2%	$218,800
Lake Geneva	8,521	$75,629	10.7%	$343,800
East Troy	4,978	$79,669	10.2%	$299,600
Bloomfield	4,780	$98,068	7.5%	$236,100
Williams Bay	2,981	$84,113	8.7%	$444,700
Walworth	2,759	$70,208	18.1%	$290,600
Delavan Lake	2,757	$83,550	6.7%	$355,500
Como	2,197	$75,266	3.2%	$278,400

Cities Similar to Lauderdale Lakes

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Whiting	1,493	$73,063	$220,000	30.8%	6.5%
Cadott	1,449	$71,111	$172,900	14.0%	15.8%
Orfordville	1,473	$65,417	$194,900	28.7%	8.8%
Woodville	1,424	$80,104	$220,300	19.8%	7.4%
Lannon	1,482	$83,889	$260,000	43.8%	1.4%

Population Overview

Lauderdale Lakes is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Walworth County. The total population is 1,469. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lauderdale Lakes is 57.3 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 14.8% 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 Lauderdale Lakes is $74,313. This is 4% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 58% 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 2.5%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $378,300. Housing costs are 42% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lauderdale Lakes has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

43.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lauderdale Lakes in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 31% 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 98.0%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lauderdale Lakes, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin?

Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin has a population of 1,469 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lauderdale Lakes, WI?

The median household income in Lauderdale Lakes is $74,313, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale Lakes, WI?

The poverty rate in Lauderdale Lakes is 4.5%. This means approximately 65 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin?

Lauderdale Lakes's population is 95.7% White, 0.0% Black, 3.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lauderdale Lakes, WI?

The median home value in Lauderdale Lakes is $378,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.

How educated is Lauderdale Lakes, Wisconsin?

43.8% of adults (25+) in Lauderdale Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.